I have no experience but I'll tell you its really nice to have a dedicated independent agent who knows your portfolio, can shop it around, and you can call/ email to update and add new policies vs. generic customer support and having to go through a phone tree. it was a no brainer for me after I maxed out number of rental units they allow with Geico.http://www.assurealliance.com/our-membersExcerpt from article:Renting out all or part of your home or property more than once to guests (whether you’re living there full time or not) is often considered business use by insurers, which means you’ll need a business (or commercial) policy on top of your homeowners policy.

We wanted to have a lot of equity in our home and we wanted to be able to customize everything.

As the holder of a Tax Deed, are you liable for what happens to customers?

We are talking dumpster worth of garbage, pots, pans, furniture, brand new unopened tools, unopened amazon boxes, multiple lawn mowers, five weed wackers and a customer bowling ball.

The only exceptions are markets like Austin in which the dealers have enough demand from credit-worthy customers that they will rent the vacant lots from you (almost like spec homes) in the belief that they can get a customer.The bottom line is don't think that vacant lots = no demand.

@Katrina CabralYou’re in the customer service business.

@Salvatore Lentini both, I feel the best way to learn anything is to be in the midst of it, and being a realtor provides access to people, who could potentially be mentors, customers, or partners.

I run a small kitchen remodeling/custom cabinet business from my single-family residence which is ideal for my business deliveries.

If the powers that be don't deem you worthy of cross selling, then you will just get the same deal that every other Joe off the street gets, they might however sweeten the pot a little bit if you agree to move your checking/savings account business to them.This all goes back to what Wells Fargo got in trouble for not too long ago: "Each customer should have eight accounts with us." 2nd mortgages are basically the free sample of crack to get you visiting their street corner.

@Alex Furini Hi Alex, because the windows to be replaced are in an old 1930s building, the dimensions are nonstandard and need to be custom made.