He divides his time among several PM companies because none of the companies needs a full-time attorney.

Many times having great credit is not enough to secure a deal with a traditional lender quickly enough when one is competing with cash buyers.

Brian Davis: My company SparkRental organizes a passive real estate investment club, called the Co-Investing Club.

What do you recommend for home security Jim? 

I would definitely reach out to several brokerages within the area that could better facilitate as the middleman when Insurance Companies do reach out. 

I own a property management company and also a contracting company in Ventura.   

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.

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Use caution when borrowing against your stock portfolio, especially if it's a high volatility portfolio comprised of individual companies.

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