You can sue whomever you want, but I personally think you are wasting your time. http://wiseinsurancegroup.com/impact-a-claim-has-on-a-texas-home-insurance-policy/

Though you'd perhaps have to pay about $27k in negative cash flow worst case over the next 9 years ($250/month neg. cash flow x 12 months x 9 years), this money isn't wasted - a large majority of it is paying down what's left on your mortgage on an income producing asset.

(Offer your house furnished for +$$) I stay aware of local market rental rates so I minimize vacancy.

That can be copied a given to the owner and make them more comfortable with your ability to close.Another thing you should consider selecting an office for its convenient location and have a minimal of distractions.  

Then on the other hand, you'll have almost as many people tell you that it's impossible, dangerous, a waste of time, and give plenty of reasons why.

Seems like a waste of everyone's time to report a few bucks, but the government lives off wasted time.

Thanks to all those who responded and offered to help, but I don't want to waste anyone's time further at this point.

But in these places you will get minimal training, and may not only set yourself up for failure on the business level, but can get yourself into legal trouble because you never learn how to do things legally and properly.

The cost is minimal, around $12-$15 per week, and I got my best tenant through the paper. 

I still obviously have a lot to learn, but I am ready to start networking hopefully without wasting anyone's time.