If you have a duplex and occupying one side and renting the other, should you require the tenant to carry renters insurance?

I purchased a condo in Miami that allows me to do "short term rentals" since it's in a building that's half hotel, half condo; which works out great because I could rent it out for extra income whenever my family isn'...

Hi All, Does anybody have any referrals or might be a layer in the Long Beach, California or north OC costal communities that can help me form a joint venture partnership (we're buying a duplex)? Thanks in advance.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Bettendorf.

Purchase price: $180,000

Cash invested: $5,000

Enter this lovely home into a nice sized foyer that is open to both th...

I am brand new to real estate investing and was wondering what is the best way to go about insurance that will cover me and my assets for my short term rental through airbnb or Vrbo.  Thank you for any advice!
Tyler

I live in GA. Listed my home at $219,900 then reduced to $209,900. Comps with less sq footage in last 6 months are 230k, 240k, 227k. My drive way is a bit steep but not terrible. Pretty much move in ready other than a...

Well I think I kind of hit the jackpot...One month into a new rental purchase, I have to bite the bullet for a new roof, a subterranean termite treatment and a drywood termite fumigation.Property has a flat roof, trad...

I have a couple questions about choosing a tenant...1) When using a company like Rentprep.com do you send everyone a link for a background/credit check -or- do you have them fill out an application 1st and determine f...

I am about to purchase a few 4-plexes which are really old. They were built in the 1920s. They are in OK conditions. Previous owner did some repairs, but not inside-out remodels.These 4-plexes are in good location and...

Just bought a single family in Redding, CA, replacing the flooring prior to renting it out.  I'd like consistent flooring throughout as it is an older home with 2 additions, so I think being consistent with the floori...