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I am an insurance broker who represents RE investors across the country. A common question that I get is, "Why am I buying water backup coverage if I have a flood policy?" The answer is relatively simple: they cover...
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I searched but only found threads in the other states/cities/markets, and the answers to my questions appear to really vary a lot from state to state.
I would like to specifically know in DFW what the owners...
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Hi BiggerPockets community,I’m in the search of a new insurance policy for an Airbnb house hack.About the property:Located in Jacksonville FL Historic District-3/2 home that my girlfriend and I live as our primary res...
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I was listening to some old podcasts from "The Real Estate Guys" today. They had a special guest speaking about using life insurance as a better bank account for REI's.
Has anyone used Whole Life Insurance as a bank...
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Hi - I am closing on my first rental property. It is a buy and hold single family home that will be rented out to tenants. Is there a specific type of coverage I need to have or any specifics that need to be in my cov...
Neither of the two insurance companies I use for my rental properties offer a Unbrella policy. State Farm and Erie.Any suggestion s if you have over the 4 property limit.Thanks
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I am buying an investment property with a loan. House will be vacant until I get it rented...only needs a good cleaning, paint, and some minor things. My insurance agent will issue me a month to month vacant policy un...
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I am in a situation now where I have expenses coming out of pocket. My tenant has renter's insurance, but apparently it doesn't cover leaking pipes or water damage from them. What sort of home insurance do you purchas...
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Hi everyone, I finally decided to jump into this real estate adventure.Would anyone have some advice and book recommendation on Real Estate Asset Protection? to understand the basis of land trust, LLC, LP, how they al...
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My friend just purchased a foreclosure. He's fixed it up and is now placing it back on the market to sell. He thought he was about to get an offer but when potential buyer called insurance agent, they told her it...