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All Forum Posts by: Ben Guttman

Ben Guttman has started 1 posts and replied 374 times.

Post: Property Insurance Referral for Ohio and NY

Ben GuttmanPosted
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  • Baltimore, MD
  • Posts 396
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@Justin Brown I would definitely reach out to Joseph at https://www.primeins.com/ I’m not licensed in those States.

Post: Insurance coverage for tenants?

Ben GuttmanPosted
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  • Baltimore, MD
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 124

@Cj Villanueva you want to make sure you have a Landlord policy aka “Dwelling Fire” not Homeowners.

Also, as mentioned you should require tenants to have Renters Insurance and be named as an Additional Insured.

Post: Flood insurance Hampton Roads Virginia

Ben GuttmanPosted
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  • Baltimore, MD
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@Michael Acevedo we write for Neptune among other Private Flood options in VA. A major difference between NFIP and Private is the ability to add coverages for you vs. the mortgage co. If you would like to see the side by side please send me a DM. Can't post the PDF here

Post: Home Insurance Texas

Ben GuttmanPosted
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  • Baltimore, MD
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@Christopher Weller I have a fellow agent in Texas if you want to send me a message. She’s independent (multiple options) and knows her stuff.

Post: Insurance Recommendations for Rental Management Agency

Ben GuttmanPosted
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  • Baltimore, MD
  • Posts 396
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@Blake Smith I agree with the two brokers before. They are the same.

If available, you’ll want to have EPLI (Employers Practices Liability) on there as Frivolous discrimination claims are all too common these days - whether they are true or not!

Post: Newbie looking to House Hack in Baltimore

Ben GuttmanPosted
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  • Baltimore, MD
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@Anthony Combs hey! Glad to connect and join you on your journey

Post: Portfolio Lenders, Baltimore, MD

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  • Baltimore, MD
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@Stephen Predmore another vote for a Scott F. He’s the man

Post: Maryland Condominium Act question

Ben GuttmanPosted
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  • Baltimore, MD
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@Amer Mallah also it’s scheduled to change October 1st!

Post: Help Binding Insurance Policy

Ben GuttmanPosted
  • Specialist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 124

@Alecia Loveless where are you located. Definitely some great regional carriers with flexibility on this. Also, builders risk is a good option

Post: Attorney needed for business entity structuring in Maryland

Ben GuttmanPosted
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  • Baltimore, MD
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 124

@Quiana Chandrasekar have a great one for you if you’re still looking