NOT IN-EXPENSIVE and NOT THE ‘MAGIC ANSWER’ Too many people think they know what an “Umbrella Policy” is and how it works. Unfortunately many people, including investors, property managers, and real estate agents, do not have a clear and correct understanding. What is an “Umbrella” policy? It is NOT one policy that combines several separate [...]
In Arizona, residential investors and home-owners always insure for the cost to-rebuild. The vast majority of residential homes are newer, and by insuring for cost to re-build, the owner knows that there is enough insurance coverage to replace the house with a new one if something really bad happens. The “Parable of the Twins”: Brad [...]
( READ THIS NOW . . . NOT LATER ) Procrastinators have insurance problems in two areas: (1) buying an insurance policy, and (2) switching to a better insurance policy. Most investors ‘leverage’ their money by using a mortgage when they buy a rental property. And because every mortgage lender requires insurance, it is almost [...]
by Clark Sanchez, State Farm Many property insurance policies contain a “co-insurance” clause or requirement. Sometimes this is also referred to as a policy with a “co-insurance penalty.” A co-insurance provision requires that the property owner insure the building to at least a specified percentage of the replacement cost of that building. . .typically 80%, [...]
By Clark Sanchez, State Farm Insurance Most landlord insurance policies include some type of “Loss Of Rents” coverage. Now would probably be a good time to review this coverage and when and how it applies. The standard loss of rents coverage is triggered by a valid insurance claim that makes it impossible or very inconvenient [...]
Some day you will sell your investment property. And when that day comes, you will probably be asked to provide a CLUE report or an “insurance” letter of (claims) experience.” If the buyer reviews this information and sees one large claim or multiple claims, that information could be just enough to spoil the sale of [...]