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Warren Shinnamon Do I need an LLC, or is Landlord Insurance enough?
1 November 2023 | 3 replies
If that is your only asset, If it were me I would get an umbrella policy.
Kevin Parekh Asset Protection, who do you use? What did you do?
17 October 2023 | 1 reply
I was not impressed with his response. and he said to get ins/an umbrella policy (no duh!).
Mitchell Mabee Properties in multiple states as a one person show
2 January 2024 | 14 replies
Should I create an umbrella LLC? 
DyQuan Bowers Buying Smaller Properties First
28 January 2023 | 7 replies
Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is likely to be higher, then you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.
Charles Shealy Investing In PCB
4 May 2023 | 20 replies
Hey @Charles Shealy, your best bet for asset protection is good insurance and corresponding umbrella policy.
Sasidhara Manthena STR with Airbnb or any other platform?
5 January 2024 | 6 replies
We highly recommend additional liability insurance on your homeowners or a separate umbrella
Shonda Rountree What is an umbrella policy
8 January 2024 | 6 replies
A FB friend mentioned that she has an umbrella policy on properties.
Jarod Backens Another Asset Protection Post??
8 January 2024 | 11 replies
Right now they’re all covered by liability insurance and an umbrella policy.
Daniel Tanasa The Inssurance Company does't want the insured name to be my LLC?
8 January 2024 | 10 replies
I would tread lightly with the lender, as with this climate of higher lending rates, they just might bite on a "due on sale clause" to get a better return on their money.Alternately, you can transfer ownership back into your personal name, and then get a commercial umbrella policy.With this new FINCen reporting rule that just went into effect, I wonder aloud how corporate veils might now be more easily pierced, thus mitigating the advantage of the entity?
Lola Brin LLC use of EIN vs SSn
27 December 2012 | 20 replies
I also found out the umbrella policy under a LLC would not be applicable for the rentals since the rental owner is the LLC and the umbrella is for the individuals.