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 [...]
Insurance 101: Everything Landlords Need to Know to Protect Their Properties
Summary Landlord insurance is fundamentally different from homeowners insurance. Rental property investors must understand the core coverages available along with common exclusions that leave certain risks uninsured. Investors should also be aware of how underwriting guidelines and market [...]
Rental Property Hazard Recognition Checklist
As a landlord and property owner, ensuring the safety and well-being of your tenants is paramount. We’ve created the Rental Property Hazard Recognition Checklist to help you assess and address potential hazards at your rental [...]
Basic vs Special Form Insurance Coverage: How to Choose the Right Property Policy
If you’ve shopped for property insurance before, you may have noticed that some policies list Covered Losses as Basic, while others specify Broad or Special. The differences between these three property insurance coverages are significant. It [...]
New Year, Smarter Rentals: Safety, Leases, and Landlord Processes to Review Now
Summary January is a good time for landlords to reassess how their rentals are managed. Reviewing tenant communication, lease language, maintenance processes, and insurance coverage can help reduce risk, improve efficiency, and set expectations for the year [...]
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 [...]