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).

All of my rentals fall in the 1% to 1.5% rule, including a newly built 8 unit complex in Barboursville, WV.

Same goes with the appraisal… I’ve had to personally pay for 2nd or 3rd appraisals due to receiving one that didn’t make any logical sense based off of my knowledge of the market and pulling my own comps.Empowering oneself with knowledge and actively advocating for one's interests is paramount in any business transaction.I understand your frustration with feeling like a victim in this situation… However I ask you to further acknowledge personal accountability and agency in the decision-making processes surrounding your own investment… You’ve unfortunately, grossly just undersold your property, and from what I can see it is due to allowing emotions to get in the way of logic.

-Homes that aren't falling apart/need major rehab on the property-Prices in six figures overall not seven figuresWhat 2-3 cities should I really pinpoint in terms of the Zillow map to get an idea of some great options?

After researching and avoiding schemes like (and almost falling) for TLWB, I discovered BP, a straightforward community offering solid advice.

AND you must maintain adequate reserves to take care of the disasters that may happen.So my advice- build your equity.Most of my clients fall into the first group above.

After making what seemed to be an endless amount of offers in this hot market, with a lucky turn of events of a sellers contact falling through due to the first place buyer unable to to afford financing.

It's important to find people you trust to do it right because I can't tell you how many times we've taken on properties and the furniture weren't set up correctly/things are falling off.  

38% of agents are placed in situations where they have feared for their safety.  11% of agents have been a victim of a violent crime while conducting their business.We do an in office, or a coffee shop consult.

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