I can't believe large companies with several hundred units carry that in a separate escrow account.I am located in PA which allows companies to utilize bonds in lieu of escrow accounts.

I also called the current management company to see if the had a termite bond, they didn't.  

Not only for RE purposes but to also put the ISD on blast for finagling their numbers when promoting a tax increase for a bond.  

So say for CSLB your next contractor will quote you 8k to fix the previous’ damage and bring you the product, you will then have to pay the surety bond issuer (contractors bond with cslb) the 2,600 and they will go after the contractor for the whole balance, 8k less 2,600.

You can invest only under their platform (stocks and bonds) with this 401k. 

However, if there weere an enterprising someone out there that has a mortgage license, is bonded, insured, and can underwrite for PMI, now that seller financed notes are more farmalized, it might be possible to implement such a program, but to date, no, pretty sure of it.

It helps your cash flow by reducing your mortgage to gross rental income spread and given the current rental market, I have found this to provide a much better return on investment vs. 0-2% CD's or bonds

Title insurance will generally be afforded for an attorney closing as they are also insured and bonded as attorneys and meet such requirements.You should look to an attorney or title insurance company in your area to provide closing services for you.

AIG collected a nice premium, and pretty much assumed the bonds would never default.

., taxes go through the roof);- High-rated muni bonds are a good way to keep your money safe and earning a bit of interest.