Need Homeowners Insurance for a Florida Rental Property!

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Real Estate Broker · Hyde Park Tampa, FL · Member since 2019 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
3y

Go through an insurance broker who represents multiple lines; And, have a new 4-Point and Wind Mit completed.  We're not having any trouble securing coverage but the cost is up 40% this year from last.  Without having a clean 4-point and a current wind mit, the cost will be ugly and the carriers limited to none.  

Fun times in the sunshine state...it's truly my fear that it will be the insurance crisis that kills our real estate market.  

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  • Rental Property Investor · Laurel, MD · Member since 2016 · 383 posts · 382 votes
    3y

    State Farm is they were going to stay in the state. You might give them try. Good luck!

  • Investor · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2013 · 8k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    3y

    Make sure you’re not asking for a homeowner’s policy if it’s a rental property. It’s not what you want, it won’t cover you in the case of a loss, and is probably more expensive than a landlord policy, which is what you want. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Hyde Park Tampa, FL · Member since 2019 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    3y

    Go through an insurance broker who represents multiple lines; And, have a new 4-Point and Wind Mit completed.  We're not having any trouble securing coverage but the cost is up 40% this year from last.  Without having a clean 4-point and a current wind mit, the cost will be ugly and the carriers limited to none.  

    Fun times in the sunshine state...it's truly my fear that it will be the insurance crisis that kills our real estate market.  

  • Real Estate Agent · Miami, South Florida · Member since 2023 · 62 posts · 30 votes
    3y
    Hello I can pass you my insurance agents contact info, he helped my clients and me. Just send me a message if you want his info but he can for sure get you covered
  • Investor · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 755 votes
    3y

    I used Safeside for one of my investment properties and the rate for HO and Wind was pretty decent. RIght now, it is crazy with insurance in general. Be prepared financially and mentally for the quotes you receive.

  • Investor · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 755 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Patricia Steiner:

    Go through an insurance broker who represents multiple lines; And, have a new 4-Point and Wind Mit completed.  We're not having any trouble securing coverage but the cost is up 40% this year from last.  Without having a clean 4-point and a current wind mit, the cost will be ugly and the carriers limited to none.  

    Fun times in the sunshine state...it's truly my fear that it will be the insurance crisis that kills our real estate market.  


     I don't think the market will die....but it will certainly push prices down a bit if people can't buy houses at these crazy prices haha.

  • Lakeland, FL · Member since 2018 · 243 posts · 148 votes
    3y
    Quote from @John Wisdom:

    Insurers are pulling out of Florida left and right (including USAA for rentals) and I'm having a hard time finding a policy. Anyone have any ideas on insurers for Florida?

    Let me know if you still need an insurance broker. I have a guy out of Orlando who offers many companies (brokerage) as @Patricia Steiner was explaining. Message me and I can send you his number to get quotes. 

  • Investor · South East · Member since 2022 · 28 posts · 8 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Hans Waisfeld:
    Hello I can pass you my insurance agents contact info, he helped my clients and me. Just send me a message if you want his info but he can for sure get you covered

     Hans, I sent you a connection.  Please share your brokers info with me.  Thank you.

  • Investor · South East · Member since 2022 · 28 posts · 8 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Brandon P.:
    Quote from @John Wisdom:

    Insurers are pulling out of Florida left and right (including USAA for rentals) and I'm having a hard time finding a policy. Anyone have any ideas on insurers for Florida?

    Let me know if you still need an insurance broker. I have a guy out of Orlando who offers many companies (brokerage) as @Patricia Steiner was explaining. Message me and I can send you his number to get quotes. 


     Sent you a PM so you can share.  Thanks!

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