Then they won't need an upfront payment for work they haven't provided yet.Also, get a signed contract, copy of the drivers license, contractor's license and be added to their liability insurance.

I have used ALE successfully but 4X rent is not what we got we got 2X there is a limit in the insurance polices as to what the insurance will pay but its a decent move at least it was for us

If this is not available then we have done demo and just removed the structure.Sidenote for people who see the title: Do not burn down a house on purpose for insurance reasons.....That is called fraud and is criminal :) 

.- My insurance was cancelled until I fixed roof issues.- Debris littered the recently occupied unit, the basement, and all over the back yard.As mentioned, we had an initial video walk through before the contract to purchase.

Here are the details of the property:Property Overview:Location: Texas2 lots, 2 warehouse buildingsFinancials:Mortgage: $4,897/month (balance: $530,000)Insurance: $830/monthProperty Tax: $1,800/monthBuilding 1:1 tenantRent: $7,570/month12,000 square feetBuilding 2:3 tenantsTenant 1: $2,850/month (5,000 square feet)Tenant 2: $1,793/month (2,500 square feet)Tenant 3: $895/month (1,250 square feet)The property was appraised for $2,200,000 three years ago.Given the current rental income and expenses, the cash flow is decent, but my family friend is looking to explore options that could potentially yield better returns.Would it make sense to:Sell the property outright and invest in higher cash-flow opportunities?

This is a recent decision where a title insurer denied coverage to an insured owner who had been named in a suit to rescind the deed into the insured. 

When you move all of your insurance under one insurer, they can also bid down your individual policies to help save you money.

For a 4 bed you are likely looking for insurance placements for a family or temporary relocation.

@Breeya Johnson the entire market currently is in a cooling cycle with price declines and inflated expenses like property taxes and insurance.

He adjusted his listings to highlight those features and got a contract within a week.Expand Your Reach: If ALE is slow, it might be worth simultaneously listing on Furnished Finder or working with insurance brokers.