Insurance for Investment Properties Rented by Room
As housing affordability challenges, workforce mobility, and evolving tenant preferences continue to drive demand for more flexible living arrangements, one strategy is becoming increasingly popular among real estate investors: rent-by-the-room properties. Rather than leasing an [...]
A Landlord’s Guide to Off-Base Military Rentals: Insurance Considerations for PCS Orders
Summary Military servicemembers and their families can be excellent long-term tenants, but their unique lifestyle presents challenges that may not be as common for traditional rental properties. Frequent relocations, deployments, and protections provided under the SCRA can create [...]
Top 3 Investment Property Changes That Prompt a Coverage Review
Summary Investment properties undergo changes that can affect insurance needs. Understanding the changes that should trigger an insurance review can prevent potential coverage issues or claim denials. Changes in ownership, interested parties, property use, and occupancy are all significant events that should be reported to your insurer. Why [...]
Top Insurance Considerations for Mid-Term Rentals
Summary Driven by the rise of remote work, traveling professionals, and corporate relocations, mid-term rentals are continuing to gain popularity. To effectively insure these properties, investors must understand the unique risks associated with mid-term rentals and the coverages [...]
Vacation Rental Damage Protection vs Property Insurance: A Host’s Guide
Vacation rentals have grown significantly in popularity, offering flexible travel options and strong income potential for real estate investors. As platforms expand their damage protection offerings, many hosts assume their properties are fully covered, but [...]
1031 Exchange: Rules for Strategic Property Reinvestment
Summary A 1031 exchange allows real estate investors to defer capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into like-kind investment properties. To qualify you must use a Qualified Intermediary, meet the 45-day [...]