But they will probably only be able to get like $100K of coverage - if you want more, then they will have to get umbrella, or you will have to shop for your own policy.The "vicious" breeds are no fun to have in a rental ...

Also if anyone knows of some in Houston Texas specifically that would be amazing.I'm so glad I found bigger pockets because you guys are some of the most encouraging , helpful and thoughtful people I've talk to in online community forums.

Shop around and get a good landlord policy. 25% premium vs. homeowners sounds steep since you will not be covering contents.The most important thing is to include in your lease that you are responsible for the structure and not tenant belongings or negligence.

Although I am no longer a licensed agent in Texas, this is the time frame that it took me to go from un-licensed to licensed:Jan 3rd - Ordered course online from agentcampus.comJan 20th - Found broker to sponsor / hang licenseJan 30th - Submitted 150 completed course work to TRECMarch 1st - TREC responds needing finger printing & bg checkApril 15th - TREC BG check / Finger prints receivedApril 15th - Pay HAR/TAR/NAR/CSS/Broker duesApril 20th - License "active"May 1st - 1st contract writtenSo it takes roughly 5 months from start to finish.

I've had no success emailing Craigslist FSBO & FRBO and some other online FSBO websites.I am thinking of posting newspaper ads, using realtors or doing business in other geographic areas.

Will reading real estate investing books help me better than taking an online class or getting a mentor?

His property, the property she plans to exchange into, is a commercially zoned place with rental houses and a commercial shop.

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I am currently shopping for an investment real estate property.

The cost of repair/restoration should be less than 5% of the purchase price.The offer was made online through the HUD system, and the contract will be presented to me tomorrow for signature.