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5 February 2021 | 1 reply
I talked to a few insurance agents and have received mixed messages on if earth quake coverage is actually needed.
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3 January 2024 | 22 replies
All of my foundation work was in SoCal where there is significant danger of earthquakes and they insist on Seismic Strapping.
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8 January 2024 | 11 replies
Or, a charging order may be granted.If you're going the umbrella insurance route, perhaps see if it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).
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10 January 2024 | 0 replies
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7 April 2018 | 27 replies
If I move to CA can you guarantee I won't experience an earthquake?
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21 December 2018 | 15 replies
And make sure to account for the following in your operating expenses to get to the real cash flow:1) Mortgage2) Mortgage insurance (PMI or MIP) or FHA Risk base3) Property Taxes4) City Taxes5) HOA (Home Owner’s Association) Dues and Fees and Assessments6) Insurance a) Property Hazard Insurance b) Flood Insurance c) Earthquake Insurance d) Umbrella Insurance7) Vacancy Rate (usually 8% - the equivalent to one month a year, or 5-6% if multifamily and/or if experienced, if not use 8%)8) Utilities (you’ll have these if your tenant is not covering them and/or during vacancy) a) Water § Sewer § Garbage b) Electricity c) Natural Gas d) Propane9) General Maintenance (usually 5%) a) Upkeep § Landscaping b) Snow removal c) Repairs d) New Appliances10) Capital Expenditures (usually 5%, higher is the property is old and obsolete, less if fully rehabbed and all mechanicals and roof are new)11) Property Management (8%, even if you self manage, your time still has value and there might be a time when you'll want to be completely hands off or you'll not be able to do it, vacation, retirement, etc.), including...
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22 July 2020 | 3 replies
If you're going the umbrella insurance route, make sure it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).
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11 October 2021 | 3 replies
For Miami you're looking at Allapattah, Little Haiti, Little Havana, North Miami, Miami Gardens, Liberty City and the general north eastern parts of the city.
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5 March 2021 | 35 replies
Is it too soon to see any changes to the prices on investments due to the earthquakes?
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27 February 2019 | 21 replies
If you're going the umbrella insurance route, make sure it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).