If the company can recover the money they pay you from the contractors policy it may have no impact on you at all price wise.Good luck.

But as we all are/become landlords, it's something we should keep in mind, and it's a small way that we can have a positive impact.   

The chances of you being invested go up as you attain more properties, and in the case there would be a lawsuit that exceeds, or is excluded by, your insurance policy it can directly impact both the property involved and any other personal assets you have.

As interest rates rise what will the impact be on properties purchased at the low returns current market?

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Should it impact my decision based on the current amount of equity I have in my home?

That would be my first concern since it impacts potential income and your calculations.

That seems like it will have the biggest impact on prices and supply vs. demand. 

This means, for example, if you're self managing the property the appraiser will still add a management expense which will impact the NOI.Edit: I'm referring to buildings of 5+ units

This might be cool and help (slightly) when he sells the home but it had absolutely no impact on the appraisal.