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?

It's that simple. 

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. 

It seems like a simple thing, but reaching out in BiggerPockets about getting started as a real estate investor is a great first step.

I have a Solo 401k (small home business) and both SIMPLE IRA and traditional IRA for my salary employment income.

Now your comfort level increases along with your confidence.

Is it just as simple as calling the owner and asking to keep the terms if i can bring it current or is there a better approach.I know people love the numbers so here we goPPrice:  55k (including the back payments)Rehab:  20kArv: 110k - 120ki would love any feedback.  

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.