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11 October 2024 | 2 replies
He should be paying into workman's comp and be the experts in evaluating the level of risk.Do you have an umbrella policy in addition to the property’s policy?
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12 October 2024 | 2 replies
1) Make sure STR is allowed. 2) Get more and the correct forms of insurance to go with your umbrella policy. 3) Skip the LLC.
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13 October 2024 | 6 replies
I had a client right after Hurricane Michael who initially got offered half of what his damage actually was worth, but a skilled adjuster managed to get him a much more reasonable payout.Keep a Backup of All Your Documents:Store both digital and physical copies of everything-your insurance policy, receipts, photos, and videos.
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11 October 2024 | 12 replies
When insurance companies face big payouts for natural disasters, it affects the rates of all of their policy holders not just those in the affected areas although high-risk areas are obviously affected more.
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11 October 2024 | 9 replies
According to Airbnb's Major Disruptive Events Policy, you should be able to cancel without any fees to you or the guest.
18 October 2024 | 34 replies
It's not a question of "if", it's "when".Keep good insurance policies on each property, keep hefty reserves for each property, open LOCs for extra reserves if you can, and keep a tight hold on the management of the properties whether you manage them yourself or have a PM do it.Stay hands-on even if you have a PM.
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12 October 2024 | 2 replies
Zillow will also offer climate history of a property alongside custom tailored insurance policies and carriers.
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14 October 2024 | 19 replies
Typically, if they do not file such claims within 1 year, then the transaction is final and the title insurance company will issue a policy.
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11 October 2024 | 2 replies
Assembly Bill 1771, also known as the California Housing Speculation Act, aims to change real estate tax policy to discourage investors from quickly reselling properties like single-family homes.Under the proposed bill, an additional 25% tax would be imposed on the gain from the sale of a qualified asset (including homes) within three years of the previous sale.The tax reduction is dependent on the number of years passed since the initial purchase of the qualified asset, ranging from a 20% reduction for sales occurring between 3.01 to 4 years to a 100% reduction for sales occurring more than seven years after the initial purchase.The revenues generated by this tax increase would be deposited into the Speculation Recapture Community Reinvestment Fund, which aims to support affordable housing, local governments, schools, and infrastructure projects.The bill is introduced by Assembly Member Ward, and the proposed tax changes would take effect from January 1, 2023.Assembly Member Ward argues that short-term investors in the market, including fix and flip investors, contribute to rising housing prices, limiting opportunities for Californians to purchase homes.While the bill may discourage short-term speculative transactions, it is worth noting that California's tax laws still provide certain advantages for investors, including unlimited tax write-offs and depreciation benefits.The bill is subject to legislative approval, and Assembly Member Ward will speak publicly about the bill at the San Diego County Administration Center on a specified date.Please note that this is a simplified summary of the bill and its potential impact on fix and flip investors.
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13 October 2024 | 18 replies
I finally had to take a hard stance regarding my specific policies to curb the complaints.