How to Winterize a Vacant Investment Property
Winter has made its presence known, but there is still time to winterize a vacant home. In part 1, we covered tenant-occupied properties. This time, we focus on vacant homes and active renovation projects. If you’re leaving a [...]
Water Losses Explained: Flood, Water Damage, and Sewer Backup
Not all water losses are the same, and your insurance policy reflects that. From floods to sewer backups, each type of water damage is handled differently by your insurance. Watch the video below for a [...]
Insurance Providers Explained: What Every Real Estate Investor Should Know
Not all insurance providers are created equally. Whether you're insuring your first rental or managing a growing portfolio, understanding the difference between captive agents, independent agencies, brokers, and carriers can make or break your coverage. Watch the video below [...]
What is an Insurance Moratorium?
When severe weather, hurricanes, wildfires, or other natural disasters are on the horizon, insurance carriers often issue a moratorium. But what does that actually mean for real estate investors? Watch the video below to learn more about [...]
Unique Insurance Challenges for Log Cabin Rentals
Summary Log cabins are insurable, but their natural materials, remote locations, and higher exposure to fire, moisture, and maintenance issues make them riskier (and often more expensive) to insure than traditional investment properties. Real estate investors need log [...]
Landlord Checklist: Leasing Your First Rental Property
Leasing your first rental property can feel overwhelming, but the right preparation makes all the difference. Use this checklist to ensure your property is safe, compliant, and properly protected before welcoming your first tenant. Property Prep & Safety [...]
How to Winterize an Occupied Investment Property
While some regions of the United States have already received their first snows and freezes, it's never too late to start prepping your properties for winter risks. In this two-part series, we'll look at the most common winter perils [...]
Semiannual Insurance Policy Review Checklist
It’s best practice to review your insurance documents for accuracy at least twice a year (many real estate investors use daylight saving time as a reminder to do so). Of course, any time major changes [...]