Paul Martynov
My lender said San Antonio Taxes and Insurance are too high
Hi everyone! My lender is about to prequalify me for $200-300k, and I target Texas, being living and working in California, LA, so an out-of-state investment. I have a suitable lender that can qualify me in any city o...
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PETS, Service/Support Animals, Disability Confidentiality, Homeowner's Insurance & Bite Liability
so most of us here, already privvy to the many pet vs service/support animal posts, know by now that true service/support animals are not just pets. they are disability assistance animals that are differentiated from...
John Woosteer
Why don't home insurance companies act as a real estate broker
I had a thought why insurance carriers do not act as a real estate broker as well. It seems like a great idea for new business because once you sell a home you can offer your insurance product. Also, if a customer o...
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Storm destroyed 100LF of fence. Should I make an insurance claim
Weather knocked down 100 LF of fence. Is it better to build a new one out of pocket or make an insurance claim?
Elliott D.
What is your quick and simple way to estimate property insurance?
I'm looking for a way to estimate property insurance costs on out of state rental properties. I need a method that doesn't require me to contact and get an official quote from an insurance company, but rather I need q...
Andrew Tokarz
Homeowner's Insurance Question (under contract on first deal - duplex house hack)
Hi everyone,
As the title says, I'm under contract on my first deal. It's a duplex that I'll house-hack.
I'll be an owner-occupied landlord with a long-term tenant next door. When I'm selecting an insurance provid...
Glenn R.
How can a tenant obtain the insurance provider of their apartment
My mother lives at an independent living apartment. It's a nice place, but I have a couple of concerns that I would like them to address. My main concern is there are a few dead trees around the perimeter of the par...
Bryan Hancock
Tax Advantages For Whole Life Insurance Policies For Those With Payroll
In a separate thread there was a discussion of using whole life insurance to shield income from taxation for business owners with a payroll. My understanding is that this technique is used so that the owner with payr...
Lyle Cooper
Is a broken boiler caused by burst pipes covered by insurance?
My boiler burst this winter during one of the cold freezes. I had my plumber fix all the burst pipes and when he repaired the pipe close to the boiler water supply he discovered oil boiler had developed cracks on it ...
Agustin Peirano
What type of insurance I need to rent my Townhouse/Condo?
Hi all, I bought a townhouse/condo in Salt Lake City, Utah and I am planning on doing long-term rental with it. I want to get insurance for it but there are a lot of things I don't know since it is my first property. ...