You can start by reaching out to independent insurance agents who work with multiple carriers and can provide quotes from various companies still willing to insure rental properties in high-risk areas.

All security deposits shall be held by the landlord for the tenant, who is a party to the rental agreement, in a bank, credit union, or depository institution which is insured by an agency of the federal government.

Originally posted by @Jonathan Greene:No brokerages are, in and of themselves, investor-friendly. 

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

Therefore, even if an applicant acknowledges her credit history and offers a larger deposit, landlords must adhere to the legal limits set by the state.

Why did you get it if you are going to quit before even choosing a brokerage which is by far the easiest part of the process?

By any chance do you still have access to this group?

By accelerating your depreciation schedules, you reduce your taxable income which in turn increases your operating cash flow.

I figured, while I'm doing my own research/self paced education by reading books, I might as well take a course as well and get my RE license!

Would it be wise to install a RING doorbell to monitor who goes in and out of the unit since I would be renting out by room?