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Lynne MacFarlane When to establish an LLC - Does timing matter?
5 June 2018 | 6 replies
In reality, if you're looking for liability protection then just get a larger umbrella insurance policy.Switching the property after the fact won't be difficult, unless you have a mortgage.
Daniel Kidd VA Multi with an AirBnB Twist
12 June 2019 | 9 replies
I was considering putting an umbrella on the property but have not done that yet. 
Shepard Solomon Buying first investment property
8 February 2017 | 2 replies
There is more risk with your personal name - which is why I carry an umbrella policy.
Rick MacGills Contract with Keller Williams as a business?
12 July 2017 | 8 replies
Unless you're engaging in super risky stuff, your e&o and a nice personal umbrella policy should be just fine.  
Account Closed Wyoming LLC formation??
7 September 2023 | 20 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.
Chris Meunier Pros/Cons to paying off rental property early
9 October 2023 | 94 replies
Expected cash flow should be your best projection of the cash flow and should have a vacancy estimate, PM costs, Cap expense estimate, maintenance estimate, any utility costs, and misc fees that often are calculated over the sum of RE investments such as LLC, umbrella coverage, office expenses (space/help/equipment), car mileage, etc. 
Claudia Bonaudo Buying in my own name
2 October 2019 | 14 replies
If it is a small multi (2-4 unit) and you want some additional personal protection, you can ask your insurance agent about getting an umbrella policy to protect you above and beyond what your property insurance will ... it will not be very expensive or add any complexity.
Ryan Zaninovich Insurance/Self Insurance options?
21 November 2018 | 9 replies
@Greg Scott were you able to get your Personal Umbrella policy to go over the Lloyds policy from REI Guard? 
Matthew Newcomer Setting up an LLC in Maryland as a Real Estate Holding Company
17 December 2014 | 8 replies
If your combined net worth is more than $1 million, then purchase an umbrella liability insurance policy to protect your net worth.  
Edgar Perez Can I have my own LLC manage property owned in my personal name?
15 August 2020 | 41 replies
Need to ensure you an umbrella insurance property, naming your 4 plex and you're upcoming duplex on the policies.