Houfy now has a damage protection plan that costs the guests $5 a night and does light identity screening through SuperHog. 

The tenant fails to pay their last month's rent and leaves the place needing new flooring and paint.

I know I can get an insurance plan, but is it worth the headache?

She informed me that she & her sisters plan to take care of the rent so he still has the home when he gets out of the hospital. 

Most 401ks give you 30 or 60 days to pay back a 401k loan or they count it as a withdraw and that is a taxable event. 

@Bonnie Low - it's important to know what services you're paying for.

Owning a duplex at 20 is a huge accomplishment, and it’s inspiring to see you’re already planning your next move.From my perspective, real estate investing is a long-term game focused on building equity, paying down debt, and maintaining stability over chasing short-term cash flow.

Those policies that weren’t forced on the plan of last resort, the state run California ‘Fair’ Plan are significantly underinsured.

.🔹 Insurance Challenges – Even when insurance pays, it rarely covers the actual cost to completely rebuild.

After all, you have no evidence they agreed to pay rent or any of the other terms.