Justin Boltz
Can't get insurance for second home in Florida built in 1940
We're currently under contract to purchase a second home in Pensacola, FL that we plan to use as an AirBnB property. The home has been completely renovated by the seller, but it was originally built in 1940. We've got...
Joseph Spinelli
Help choosing insurance for first time home buyer who's house hacking
Hey all!First post here and excited to learn!First wanted to give my scenario:I just got my first home under contract and getting ready to close in a few weeks, in Round Rock, TX. I'll be living in the property as my ...
Matt Wells
Should I get renovation or vacancy insurance for a house flip?
Should I get renovation or vacancy insurance for a house flip? I am not 100% sure I will flip it, I may end up renting it. Which is usually cheaper and what is necessary? Thanks!
Eunice Gonzalez
Closing on 2nd property Can I insure it as a rental?
Hi BP! Closing on my 2nd property and plan is to eventually rent it out. My question is should I insure it as a secondary property or rental property? My loan is a secondary home/vacation home not rental property. Wil...
Jessica Flint
How to verify if a handyman/contractor is licensed and insured?
All you excellent contractors out there, or anyone who can help, I need to verify that a contractor is licensed and insured before I can start a job. It's dealing with the sewer in the city, sidewalk replacement, bla...
Oscar Morales
What insurance company is best for a long term rental property?
I currently have Allstate Insurance for my rental property but i was told that i should change insurance companies because they do not cover non-owner-occupied properties. What Insurance company is best and what do ya...
Caryn Seifert
How much liability insurance do you require your tenants to have?
Currently, I required them to have $100,000 in liability insurance. Would love to know what limits other LL are requiring. Property is located in Broward County, FL.
Rob C.
Is it really that important to hire contractors that are insured?
From what I've read in the forums it seems that conventional wisdom here is it's best to hire only contractors & handymen that are insured. I adopted this perspective when I started as a landlord as I tend to trus...
Vanessa Leal
Renters Insurance - Enforcing and If Covers Tenant Damage to Your Home
Hi All,I was wondering how a landlord can enforce the requirement that a tenant purchase and maintain renters insurance with a certain limit of liability throughout their tenancy. What if they move in and don't get it...
Douglas Orr
I need more competitive price on insurance for my 15 unit
Last Friday I purchased a 15 unit efficiency apartment building. My insurance company quoted me a price $8k+ more than what the last owner was paying. I called his agent and they said they no longer provide coverage f...