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Matthew Hite Insurance Non-Renewal due to Claims in Texas
14 January 2020 | 4 replies
You can google Grimes Insurance Group in Frisco and his company will come up.I would talk to Brad first and see what he recommends and what (hopefully) the new coverage would be before spending time trying to negotiate or whatever with the CA company.
Ann Nguyen Do I need umbrella insurance?
2 December 2019 | 6 replies
@Ann NguyenYou don't NEED to, but if you have a high net worth (or at the very least, it's greater than the liability coverage stated in your landlord policy) it doesn't make sense not to get it since the policies are inexpensive relative to the amount of coverage you receive. 
Ley Nezifort BRRRR Deal - What's missing from these numbers
7 December 2019 | 4 replies
I'm surprised your lender doesn't want debt coverage ratio in your Pro-forma.If I had to guess I'd say your ARV is too high considering you're probably in a fringe neighborhood.
Bennett Schwartz 19140 North Philly Market
19 December 2019 | 11 replies
@Art Perkitny  Philadelphia is a bit of a different beast where metrics like college education hold less weight, around here commercial development by proximity and what is in the  City's comprehensive plan is king, especially since Philly's value is in its evident boom of city-wide appreciation.  
Sacha LaCoss Help tenant caused fire now wants out of lease?
11 December 2019 | 33 replies
As for the tenant best bet is to talk the insurance company regarding coverage if she tries to break the lease.
Joelle Arlt Help I need homeowners Ins in Florida
5 December 2019 | 2 replies
A four point is helpful to quote but shouldn't be required (for homes 30+ years it will typically be required to bind coverage).
Joshua Mathis New Member in San Diego, CA
6 December 2019 | 1 reply
You want at least a 30% margin above costs and the NOI needs to be enough to pay the debt service after stabilization and then some.If the project looks feasible from a financial standpoint the next step is to check with the city or county planning and zoning department to get an idea if your concept will work, if you can build what you would like to build and what is required for all approvals including site plan, building permits, proffers, water/sewer tap fees, bonding requirements, inspections, setbacks, lot coverages, parking requirements, height restrictions, C/O process and time frame for all approvals.You also need to check with the utility companies and get an idea of availability and cost estimates from them for water, sewer, power, gas, cable, installation and connection requirements, tap fees, hookup charges, transformer location and relocation, power line and power pole relocation issues.
Austin Walker Debt to Income ratio
18 July 2020 | 11 replies
If your ratio gets too high, you will be cut off from lending.Also, take care to watch your DSCR (also known as DCR debt service coverage ratio). 
Ram Peruml Asset Protection, Financial and Tax Guidance
9 December 2019 | 7 replies
Contact your title insurance company to determine coverage and if your policy does cover transfers , and when or how.3.
Garret Anthony No Income - 100% LTV loans - Are they a good idea?
9 December 2019 | 14 replies
You should have at least a 1.25 Debt Service Coverage Ratio.