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Leon Lee
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A question on the insurance of a condo rental

Leon Lee
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Atlanta, GA
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Dear BPers I am changing my primary residency into a rental and now I am dealing with the insurance. The market value for the condo is $380k. My agent was asking me how much I want to cover for the place in the insurance. He is suggesting $50k, i.e., the total amount the State Farm would pay if it is, say, burned down. Since I have master policy from HOA, he thinks $50k should be enough to restore the inner walls, floors etc.. Does it sound reasonable? I just try to get a second opinion on the amount of coverage commonly used on a condo similar to mine before I go ahead and change it. Thank you! 
Lee

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Jason Bott
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Jason Bott
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@Leon Lee without knowing anything about the property,  no one could give an acurrate answer.

You are the one who can give the best response if $50,000 is enough to cover the inside finishes, such as kitchen, bath, carpet, cabinets, lighting fixtures, etc.

I can tell you that on average, most condos are covered for between, $25,000-$100,000.

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