Have you found more expensive insurance is simply "the nature of the beast", or is there a better way my broker and I can go about keeping costs down on that side?

A factor I am frequently discussing with clients is the nature of our current market shifts in Texas.

By expanding density, a city like Dallas would multiply the housing supply, which naturally helps balance demand and affordability.

Your first concerns should be your operating procedures and insurance.  

Your hit rate with wholesaling will be very low, but that's the nature of the beast.

When I read the actions, the "DO" it's saying the rate cut's are political in nature.

Consequences of Mother Nature even living in a low elevation state that is in hurricane paths is not an outlandish risk.

Premium increases are rippling through the market; the state is also always going to be financially strapped/high tax due to union pension commitments from past generations and the high tax, high services nature of Chicago.I'd highly recommend getting on a plane and driving around before you buy anything there. 

You are not negotiating the procedure of the transaction.

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