Sheldon James
How do I start an Airbnb?
I have a house that I’ve been fixing up and plan to list on Airbnb. But I don’t know what I need in order to do that. Do I need an LLC? Right now the house is in my name. Do I need to get more insurance above the regu...
Joe Steinheiser
Insurance for flips or renovation
What type of insurance do you use for a flip? I'm may keep it for a rental but I still need to totally renovate it for 2-3 months, so it will be vacant. My regular agent won't insure it for renovations or being vacant...
Wil Reichard
Should I give up trying to refinance?
I have been struggling to find someone to refinance a fully tented industrial building of mine. I was originally looking for a 75% loan to value. For a reasonable interest rate, knowing today’s markets. I’ve been told...
Mikkie Mills
Investors can Benefit from Autonomous Vehicle Technology
There are a number of technology companies, as well as auto manufacturers, who are planning their future around autonomous vehicles. These businesses believe this evolving technology will transform each of their indus...
Glenn Tucker
New Construction W9 and COI
Building a spec home. Who do you need to have W9's and Certificate of Insurance for? I understand that all trades need to have these but what about the GC or company doing engineering work? How do I know who I need...
Jerry Hazer
Fixed rate mortgage really fixed no matter what inflation?
With the recent inflation hike, I’ve been asking myself – will it be possible for banks to change the terms of existing fixed rate loans in the future if really high inflation hits (aka hyperinflation). I am question...
Igor Chudov
Replacement value of CRE twice more than what I paid?
A little less than a year ago, I bought a 10,000 square foot commercial warehouse near Chicago, situated on about one acre of land.
I bought it for $X and am using it to run my business, which is buying and selling ...
Phil Workman
Tips to keep in mind during the claim process
Have you ever been truly educated on the claim process by your insurance agent??? If you answered yes, that is wonderful. However, if your answer is NO, that is where I can help. In my 7 years in the insurance/financi...
Tahir Slater
What disruptions in the antiquated Real Estate process would you personally like to see disrupted
Hello BP! Im sure we've all had a "darn, why isnt this easier", "there has to be a faster way" or"there has to be a fix for this" moment. I am currently pursuing a fix for one of these annoyances via mobile app develo...
Paul B.
Insurance for my rental condo in Boston, MA
I own a 1 BR condo in Boston. The condo association has a master policy for the building. My tenant (hopefully) has renters insurance for his personal property. I have renters insurance because I rent my primary resid...