You have to weigh the benefit of the insurance claim payment versus potentially having your carrier cancel you and perhaps get black-balled by the insurance industry.

You might not cash flow right away, but even just offsetting what you were paying in rent while building equity, getting tax benefits, and learning how to be a landlord is a game changer.

So, I am just curious how other investors have managed to buy 2 rental properties in the same year in the building phase of their portfolio.Thanks!

I actually think it is a benefit to both parties to have professional representation to assist the seller and buyer with these types of transactions.

Plus by going with you, they won't have the benefit of an agent's errors and omissions insurance, the support of their brokerage, and the experience an agent has in protecting their clients from everything that can go wrong in real estate transactions.

I would try as a company to do whatever it takes to keep the old timers in the forums with some benefits or something to show that they mean something to the site.

The Long-Term Benefits of Working with a BrokerA good mortgage broker isn’t just a one-time resource—they become a valuable partner in your investment journey.

The Benefits of Staying CompliantCompliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s a competitive advantage.

Is there any benefit to visiting DoH offices in person? 

In addition, when you have leverage you have the other benefits which @Ali Boone mention.