As you can see from the 1000 other posts on here about whether or not you should put your property in an LLC posts.. an LLC is just one "layer" of protection but a good insurance policy and an commercial umbrella liability policy should do the trick.Hope that helps!

With FHA loan you have to clear all health and safety code violations and this a safety one so you cannot close without fixing it.

Pull out the title insurance policy we will need that as well.Most of the cash out ARV lenders are not going to get you to where you need.

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

In my experience a claim that pays out less than $5k has very little if any effect on a homeowners policy.

Does anyone here finance their real estate investments through a loan against their Whole Life Insurance policy via a Trust?

Depending on your township's/HOA's policies on getting your permit my recommendation for when you should get your permit varies.

Cindy,If the duplex is owner occupied there are dozens of quality Insurance companies that write a Homeowners policy for an owner occupied 2 family. 

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

I am intimately involved in the development of all onsite operations, hiring, and policy implementation.