Hello everyone, I am currently looking for reasonable landlord insurance in Memphis for a single family home I am purchasing. A few months ago, I bought another property and the landlord insurance was only $549 for a full year. This week, I called the same insurance company Travelers and they are quoting me $1650 for a property in the same zip code and the same price! And so, I would like to ask for your help in finding reasonable insurance coverage. Do any of you know of a good insurance vendor? I have already called Travelers, Nationwide, Mercury, Liberty Mutual, Progressive.
Also, an insurance company offered me insurance for $755 which is ok considering the other quotes I got but it does not include liability coverage which I think is important. Where can I get liability insurance by itself?
Real Estate Broker · Memphis, TN · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 890 votes
5y
@Diane Tycangco direct message me and I will be happy to give you the name of my insurance provider. Does your property manager have a group policy that covers all homes under their management?
Investor · US · Member since 2017 · 71 posts · 80 votes
5y
My rates for new coverage have gone up also. My broker says the minimum insured amount has risen because it tracks relatively with replacement cost. Replacement has gone way up with material prices. I had a 50% increase for my last property.
Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
5y
Material costs have increased dramatically, but the cost to build a home has not doubled or tripled. It's closer to 20 - 25% increase and it's a temporary increase, not permanent.
I recommend you shop around to different providers. Either you were underbid on the first house or overbid on the second.