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Hey BP Family,I’m in the process of buying a Duplex for House Hacking and I’m curious to know what specific protections in my home insurance is recommended since I’ll be renting one of the units. Also as a landlord sh...
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Hello everyone again! So, I work in a leasing office for a 500 unit luxury apartment complex and we are currently understaffed and overloaded with new prospects everyday. I was wondering if there is a program out ther...
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Looking for insurance brokers in the Baltimore/Washington area. About to close on my first property next month and while I have no terrible dislike for my current broker I also don't have a relationship to the level ...
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Hey everyone,
Finally, one of my offers was accepted and the underwriter is asking for an insurance quote for one year on the property. For those who own SFR or property, I was wondering if you use an everyday insur...
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Should I get an umbrella insurance coverage for my 2 fam home? I have a tenant in the upper unit who is a older lady and god forbid she falls down the stairs I don't think my insurance will cover any if not all expens...
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Dear BP members,I was wondering, what factors could possibly affect a property's value?If there's a public school across the street, is it a plus or a minus?If there's a bodyshop next door, is it an advantage or disad...
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Hello everyone,I hope you are doing well.I am a bit confused on which insurances to get, i know there is the homeowner insurance, and I will be requiring my tenants to have rental insurance. Does having an umbrella po...
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Hi BPer,
My 1st investment property will closing in 2 weeks, in last two weeks I was trying to quote the home owner insurance. I have statefarm home and auto insurance, I never claimed anything and thought it would b...
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Does anyone know of an insurance company that will offer an umbrella policy for a 3-family rental property that has fuse boxes? I have a homeowners policy with a company but liability is small and they don't offer um...
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Does anyone know if any banks would allow an investor to self insure their properties? I asked a few of my bankers as well as friends in insurance and no one seems to have an answer. My issue is, with over 80 homes ...