I do not buy out of my market which is basically a radius of about 60 miles.

You can ask your bank about "IntraFi Networks (ICS)", basically it's a way for banks to ensure coverage over the $250K threshold.

In my area it’s around $500 for a 2 day course and you learn a lot of skills and the basic techniques and then you’re “certified”.

Since the main house will have mostly walk-in showers and only one basic tub, having a true “wow” bathroom in the carriage house could really elevate it as a couples retreat.

Basic structure: leverage cash value (while it remains intact), purchase cash flowing asset, cash flow pays off interest, death benefit goes to trust system for your family and/or passion. 

Or basic IRA without checkbook control.

came across "Hover.to" in a basic google search. 

If you send the basics (price, current rents, expenses, any rehab needs, and what you’re assuming for financing), I can walk you through how I’d underwrite a 9-unit and what I’d watch out for before you get too far down the road.

Start with a short discovery meeting with the buyer to lock in the basics such as whether the land is already owned or needs to be purchased, the desired square footage, budget range, timeline, and whether they plan to pay cash or need financing.

Basically pitched as if you don't participate, you'll be diluted.