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Stephanie Menard Expensive lesson by leaving one clause out of rental agreement
19 January 2025 | 41 replies
Make an insurance claim and buy all new stuff.
Alex Houser Foolish to buy office building?
18 January 2025 | 8 replies
In my home market of Florida, our insurance rates have made it much harder to have positive cash flow on a CRE deal.
Dylan Watts Single family rental unit with a pool
14 January 2025 | 7 replies
Insurance liability, I personally know 2 families that lost their children in home pools.
Jacob Dalton Should Cook County be a "No Go" Zone for Single Family Rental Investment?
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
A good property manager can help with tenant screening, enforce lease terms, and handle evictions more efficiently if it comes to that.Require a Larger Security Deposit: Within the bounds of local regulations, a larger deposit can provide a cushion in case of damage or unpaid rent.Consider Rent Guarantee Insurance: Some companies offer insurance products that can cover lost rent in case of tenant default.
Kristen Swan Asking Tenants for further information after being approved. ( I'm the Tenant )
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
For example, we need proof of renters insurance and proof they put electricity in their name.So, it seems odd that you are accepted but they keep wanting more information. 
Erick Pena Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Erick Pena: A "good" rental property is one that covers all expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, property management fees, and any other costs) and still leave a surplus (commonly referred to as cash flow).Calculate cash flow as: Cash Flow = Rental Income − Operating Expenses − DebtThere's much more to it, but that's the basic idea.
Ernest Ho Emotional Support Animal / Service Animal
19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Also, keep in mind if it causes an undue burden on you or is too costly you can deny them. for example, if your insurance company says that dog breed is on the ban list then you need to find out how much it will cost to insure them. if the rates go up because of the dog then you can deny them based on the undue burden. 
Chris Piper Wholesaling 101: How to Wholesale for Beginners
4 March 2025 | 76 replies
Always let the seller know verbally as well as include it in the Purchase Agreement that they WILL be responsible for Title insurance and any related fees, as well as any back taxes owed.
Mak K. Tenant lied and has a dog on first month of lease -Texas
16 January 2025 | 8 replies
.- Tell them they'll have to provide you with a copy of their renter's insurance naming you as additional named insured, with a minimum of (I use $300,000) liability insurance, also before they move into the unit.It's not perfect, but it's a start toward a tenant transparency.
Kieran Dowling Refinacing a duplex
20 January 2025 | 5 replies
You'll want the rents to at least cover the monthly principal, interest, taxes and insurance (and HOA if there is one).