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Chris Kittle Need help with Property Insurance (Rookie)
28 January 2025 | 6 replies
I would consider a surplus lines or commercial policy.
Melissa B. Loans: Collateralized or Roll-Overs ... which to choose?
18 January 2025 | 2 replies
.: Hello,I'm new to tax/mortgage surplus funds retrievals, and have been in contact with a homeowner who is willing to work with me.
Joey Chalhoub Tax Lien Foreclosure and Supreme Court Case
11 January 2025 | 5 replies
Of that 1,750 only 180 claimed surplus funds. 
Zach Polen How much demand is there for mid-term rentals in Denver?
24 January 2025 | 4 replies
That monthly surplus almost makes it a no-brainer to go for MTR.
Nina Erlandson Has anyone used Obie Insurance?
28 January 2025 | 56 replies
The short answer is that much of the rental market is moving to the "surplus" market.
Charles Roberts Who owns short term rentals in Japan?
24 January 2025 | 5 replies
To make matters worse, the horrendous demographics mean that there's going to be a huge surplus of properties, accelerating the depreciation.
Mel Rosario Help with Apt insurance in California
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Please advise.ThanksMel I'd recommend a local Independent Agency that has access to multiple markets including surplus lines
Eric Robertson Investor friendly insurance company
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
I can go out to my "surplus" carriers and get coverage. 
Erick Pena Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Erick Pena: A "good" rental property is one that covers all expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, property management fees, and any other costs) and still leave a surplus (commonly referred to as cash flow).Calculate cash flow as: Cash Flow = Rental Income − Operating Expenses − DebtThere's much more to it, but that's the basic idea.
Francis A. California isn’t the only place where insurers are dropping homeowners
25 January 2025 | 9 replies
Sadly, this price-gouging behavior has become the unfortunate new norm in the insurance industry.There's a high likelihood you'll need a broker familiar with surplus lines.  3 weeks isn't much time - if you aren't working with someone already you need to get in touch with someone asap.