Homeowners Insurance for 1st Rental Property

Homeowners Insurance for 1st Rental Property

Member since 2018 · 16 posts · 3 votes

We have our first rental property in Indianapolis under contract and I've received a couple quotes for homeowner's insurance, 1 was nearly double the other. I was hoping there was a standard amount of coverage/deductible (which it seems to be whatever the agent thinks is best), but actual cash value vs. replacement cost adds a totally new variable that makes it even more confusing. I guess I'm just curious if there is a percentage of home value that is pretty standard to have as amount of coverage. The deductible is set at 1% of coverage, which seems reasonable to me. Purchase price is 73500 and the dwelling coverage quoted was 129600 (although ARV most likely 90-100k). If anybody knows of any great agents/brokers around the Indianapolis area referrals would be greatly appreciated. Any help/advice greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Ryan 

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  • Investor · Indianapolis · Member since 2019 · 108 posts · 69 votes
    6y

    I think I may have someone you can talk to.  

  • Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2019 · 148 posts · 127 votes
    6y

    @Ryan Horan I personally use Walker Hughes for my Indy properties. They are a brokerage so rep several insurers rather than only one so will find you the best deals.

    If you are seeing a big disparity between insurers, I'd suggest that there is some piece of information that one has that the other does not. For instance, a vacant home will cost much more to insure than an occupied rental. And an occupied rental will cost more to insure than your own personal home. It's very important that you let your broker know the status of your property and notify them as soon as it changes. 

    Also, square footage generally factors into the cost to insure a home. ARV has nothing to do with replacement cost. You could have a house with an ARV of $50k that might cost $100k to rebuild or you could have a house with an ARV of $1mm that might cost $200k to rebuild.

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