@Ana Escudero Property insurance renewals have been challenging the past few years, but there’s some stability with carriers heading into 2025.

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.

Explore insurance options as well!

Appraisal fees should go to the appraiser, not to the lender.Legitimate real estate lenders always use neutral title, escrow, and closing attorneys, as appropriate for your region.

We've never even had a tenant try to sue us over a security deposit dispute.For the last 10+ years, I have occasionally asked for just one example of an investor that was sued, lost, and the judgment exceeded their insurance coverage.

Who's name is the lease in, tenant or insurance company?

As Shawn mentioned above insurance is going to be a HUGE deal in Gainesville as well as HOA's.

It doesn't necessarily hurt resale here although you have to know that you're going to be required to carry flood insurance which obviously can skew some numbers.

In fact, the title companies and attorneys I've dealt with during the foreclosure process were also surprised by their incompetence.

For a single property, a strong umbrella insurance policy may offer sufficient protection at a lower cost.