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All Forum Posts by: Ron Singh

Ron Singh has started 56 posts and replied 234 times.

Quote from @Kerry Baird:

Have a conversation. See what it will take to cure the issue.

Maybe they can easily inspect the plumbing, which in my area is the main component of a kitchen that requires a permit.  The addition of new doors, or new header also need a permit here.  Your area may be different. If you have a wall removed, and a new supporting beam put in place, my locality would require the wall be opened up so they could inspect.  

thanks, who are the right party to have conversation with?  

should i contact licenced plumber/electrician to inspect and try for retrospective permit done 

or contact real estate attorny 

or ask for prior pics/proof from city - building dept ?

What would you suggest-

Town is saying there is violation for un-permitted work done by prior owner, i.e kitchen /bath remodel etc

Seller didn't mention for any un-permitted work, in disclosure they mentioned about flooring,cabinets and whole house paint etc only. 

would town have any proof of before pics or somthing to compare?

whats the best way to resolve the violations ?

Quote from @Ron Singh:

trying to see if its worth adding a sewer insurance (around 40+yr old home in CA) there is a huge tree in front yard and i have a feeling now or later it may cause issues in sewer line, which is under/near tree.

Anyone had good experience and suggest the process, and also how to make sure, insurance company won't create issues in claim in case needed in future (hearing horror stories on it)

how to go about it ? and what to ask/make sure is covered.


 or any home Insurance company in CA which cover service lines for rental home 

anyone has any pointers ?

Quote from @Jacob Ansbacher:

I also just purchased homeserve insurance for exterior sewer lines.  Is this a hoax?  Does anyone have any experience with an exterior line claim?

Thanks

@Jacob Ansbacher

@Jacob Ansbacher

 good question

can anyone who used it can share their Experience ?

Post: Water Line / Sewer Line Insurance - HomeServe

Ron SinghPosted
  • CA
  • Posts 239
  • Votes 47
Quote from @Tanner Duncan:

I have it on my property on the east side of Des Moines.  It seems very worth it to me.  It backed up quite a bit 3 winters ago when it was really cold.  I spent near $500 on several roto's and a cam job.  The orangeburg is collapsed and it's only a matter of time before it's completely plugged.  

$10/month covers the roto's when needed and eventually the whole job.  Seems worth it to me. 

 @Tanner Duncan:

so with the homeserve, do you just call the plumber they contracted ? 

do they do snake camera as well by default ?

do you have to pay anythign each time you use the service or if they find any other blockage or broken pipe do they cover ?

Quote from @Danny Randazzo:

@Ron Singh usually a good syndication group can give you some idea of the loss estimate per deal for the year end k1. It doesn’t matter if you invest January or December during a calendar year. You still get the loss. Most importantly if you need losses for 2023 you must invest before December 31, 2023. There is still time left to get into a deal or buy one!


ya but it helps under 150k MAGI
for over  its minimal help
Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan:
Quote from @Ron Singh:
Quote from @Benjamin Aaker:
Don't make your decision based on the tax implications alone. If you are a W2 earner, which means unlikely a real estate professional (IRS link), you will have passive losses/gains whether joining a syndication or doing your own. Your decision should be based primarily on the amount of work you are willing to do for the investment.
If you do it yourself you will get to have all the profits yourself - the tax man will still consider you a passive investor though. A typical project will have a loss on paper, but neither loss will pass over to your W2 earnings as deductions (unless you are a real estate professional). If you don't have time or energy or desire to do all the work, a syndication is a great option. The profits will be shared and typically you will enjoy less personal profit, but not always.

Thanks @Benjamin Aaker
over 500hrs in a year
str/airbnb
actively involved in managing / repairs etc
would it still count towards passive involvement for tax purposes ?




 in general if you or your wife has w2 from non re jobs such as realtor then you arenot reps there are bunch of thread about this...


not true
Quote from @Benjamin Aaker:
Don't make your decision based on the tax implications alone. If you are a W2 earner, which means unlikely a real estate professional (IRS link), you will have passive losses/gains whether joining a syndication or doing your own. Your decision should be based primarily on the amount of work you are willing to do for the investment.
If you do it yourself you will get to have all the profits yourself - the tax man will still consider you a passive investor though. A typical project will have a loss on paper, but neither loss will pass over to your W2 earnings as deductions (unless you are a real estate professional). If you don't have time or energy or desire to do all the work, a syndication is a great option. The profits will be shared and typically you will enjoy less personal profit, but not always.

Thanks @Benjamin Aaker
over 500hrs in a year
str/airbnb
actively involved in managing / repairs etc
would it still count towards passive involvement for tax purposes ?



Quote from @Bo Bond:

Ron,

It's been my experience that most insurance policies "do not" cover the cost to fix underground pipes when there's no resulting damage to the home/structure itself.  Many times underground pipes burst due to age/decay, normal wear and tear, shifting clays/foundations, freezing, or because of a tree root.  None of that really matters if there's no resulting damage to your home/structure itself.  Most carriers see this as a maintenance issue if this is the result of your situation.  

For example, if your sewer pipe bursts due to a tree root puncturing it, but doesn't cause any resulting damage to the inside or outside of your home, then most insurance carriers won't pay to fix that pipe.  Since the pipe is the only item damaged, they see that as a maintenance responsibility, and that falls back on you as the owner.

That said, if their "is" resulting damage to your home/structure, then that's different.  While the cost to fix the actual pipe itself still likely won't be covered, the cost to repair the resulting damage to your home/structure typically "is" covered.  So if the burst pipe causes sewage to seep into your house, back up into your sink, toilet, tub, shower, etc., and has ruined your floors, walls, etc., then in this case you would likely have coverage.  You would just want to ensure your policy affords coverage for water damage, along with water and sewer back up coverage.  

Since your request has a very specific concern, I'd suggest you visit with a few different agents (along with your current agent) about how their policies will (or will not) respond to your specific situation.  While they can't tell you 100% you have coverage because there are way too many variables and scenarios to consider, they should be able to confirm what would likely be covered and what wouldn't given your specific situation.  Then once you find a product that seems acceptable, ask that agent for a copy of the policy form so you can review the language and all the necessary exclusions and endorsements surrounding underground pipes, water damage, and water/sewer backup coverage.  

Hope you find this helpful!  Good luck!


 thats what I thought too, however seeing these two companies -homeserve and awrusa they both seem to cover it for around $15 a month

unless they have free prints somewhere , kot seeing so far.

what do you think ?

trying to see if its worth adding a sewer insurance (around 40+yr old home in CA) there is a huge tree in front yard and i have a feeling now or later it may cause issues in sewer line, which is under/near tree.

Anyone had good experience and suggest the process, and also how to make sure, insurance company won't create issues in claim in case needed in future (hearing horror stories on it)

how to go about it ? and what to ask/make sure is covered.