If refreshing the unit and increasing the rent is going to happen, might as well give notice and start on the first unit.  

I haven't shopped around for insurance for a few years now, but I noticed a significant increase in how much we pay for our Texas  rentals.What REPUTABLE (with good/excellent history of paying out in case of fire) insurers would you recommend? 

I haven't shopped around for insurance for a few years now, but I noticed a significant increase in how much we pay for our Texas rentals.What REPUTABLE (with good/excellent history of paying out in case of fire) insurers would you recommend?

Hello,I just reviewed my homeowners insurance policy for my duplex, and noticed it will increase $130 per year, which starts next month if I choose to renew.

I would think it would be part of the budget (a Maintenance Item) and then everyone assessed for it, by a small increase in your monthly HOAs.  

I also like the north Fort Worth area, with a lot of new construction I feel like the area will continue to increase in value. 

Now your comfort level increases along with your confidence.

I'm not sure why this information was provided or in the criteria, because I spoke with 2 different customer support reps and said I should have the correct information while creating my lists.So I decided to buckle down and create my own lists.  

It is just a different way of building retirement savings.If you were to cash out the plan, you will do two things that are negative right off the bat; significantly reduce the amount of capital you have to invest with through state and federal taxes as well as a 10% penalty if you are under 59 1/2 years old, and likely significantly increase your marginal tax rate on all of your income in the year in which you distribute a lump sum from your plan to yourself.

It seems that less and less people are going in to or even considering trades, and the plight and challenge of finding consistently good contractors will continue to increase.