All Forum Posts by: Danielle Davenport
Danielle Davenport has started 21 posts and replied 69 times.
Post: Considering investing in the ADU my landlady is building.

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Don't invest in unsecured real estate. You have no guarantees of getting your money back. Only if you secure the investment in 1st position on title (and of course the value is at least 150% of investment)
Post: Lack of Insurance is killing my Sales! In California ...

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Lack of Insurance is killing my Sales.
Buying a new home in CA? Start with Insurability.
If it’s hard to insure, you will need the FAIR Plan and that could take 8 weeks to secure a Binder.
We are seeing 3-4 weeks to visit the site then an additional 3-4 weeks to underwrite and produce a binder.
The California FAIR Plan offers property insurance to homeowners and renters who have trouble getting insurance through a private company.
What is the FAIR Plan?
The FAIR Plan, or Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan, is an insurance program established in various states, including California, to provide property insurance coverage for individuals who are unable to obtain insurance through the standard insurance market due to high-risk circumstances. The FAIR Plan is typically considered a last resort for homeowners and property owners who are struggling to secure coverage because their properties are located in areas prone to natural disasters, such as wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, or other catastrophic events.
Here are some key characteristics and features of the FAIR Plan:
1. **High-Risk Areas:** The FAIR Plan primarily serves homeowners and property owners who reside in high-risk areas, where private insurance companies may be reluctant to provide coverage due to the increased likelihood of property damage or loss from natural disasters.
2. **Limited Coverage:** FAIR Plans typically offer limited coverage compared to standard homeowners' insurance policies. This means that policyholders may not have access to the same level of coverage and protections as those offered by private insurers.
3. **Basic Coverage:** FAIR Plans typically provide essential coverage for the structure of the property, but they may not offer optional coverages such as personal property coverage, liability coverage, or additional living expenses coverage. Policyholders may need to seek supplemental insurance for these additional protections.
4. **Higher Premiums:** While the FAIR Plan is designed to provide coverage to those who cannot find it elsewhere, the premiums can be relatively expensive. Policyholders may have to pay higher premiums for the limited coverage provided.
5. **Market of Last Resort:** FAIR Plans are often referred to as the "market of last resort" because they are intended to be available when no other insurance options are available to property owners in high-risk areas.
6. **State Oversight:** FAIR Plans are typically regulated by state insurance departments or authorities. Each state may have its own FAIR Plan program with specific rules and regulations.
7. **Nonprofit or Government Entities:** FAIR Plans are often administered by nonprofit or government entities established by the state to ensure that homeowners have access to insurance coverage in high-risk areas.
Post: How to Subdivide Property

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Quote from @Bruce Lynn:
@Reza Khaknegar Not sure what you are thinking about or have envisioned exactly, but for the most part I will say this is not possible or probable, unless the zoning is there already. Just like almost every other city there are all kinds of zoning and regulations on this.
For the most part the planners say they don't want garage conversions, ADUs, etc. because all the services were not designed for them. Parking is an issue, sewers, water lines, schools, police and fire services.
I always suggest you concept an idea with a specific property you have in mind. Then go to P&Z in the city. GO in person. No emails, no phone calls, no texting. GO in person. Lots of reasons for going in person. What I have found is these people at the desk are normally super helpful guiding you. Either they tell you it will never fly, so don't even waste your time and money, or you should change this and that to have a chance.
Unlike some other areas of the country, I don't think we really have many places that lend themselves well to turning a single family into 2-4 plex. There are a few in Oak Cliff and East Dallas that were probably originally 4 plex 100 years ago, at some point turned into single family, and zoned for multi. However I think the city regulations in Dallas prohibit those from being turned back into 4plex. These are typically 2story 100+ years old, about 3000-5000sqft. Probably better suited to multi, but city seems to disagree.
There are a few neighborhoods that cities want to see some action and improve in. These are typically rougher neighborhoods, with lots of vacant lots, some crime, and older housing stock. Places like Como and Stop Six in Fort Worth. I don't think they would allow you to turn a single family into multi, but I think there is some chance they might allow rezoning to tear an old dilapidated house down and build a duplex. Seems like some of these neighborhoods already have a mixture of home/multi types, so some chance you could push it through.
Some chance perhaps in West Dallas too I think...around Trinity Groves and Singleton/Hampton area.
My guess is there are many other ways to make money easier and faster and with a lot less headaches.
Post: Profile Name Changed ?

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Where can I change my name it did an auto load from FB and want to change it
Post: BSSR Land and Subdividing - Where have you done it? "Buy, Split, Sell, Repeat"

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Post: Seeking Experienced Out-of-State Investor for Accountability Group Session

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Out of what State? I am in California and only invest in TX, Carolinas and Co
I'd be happy to join.
Post: Need to find a reasonably price attorney to.close a.hard money loan for me...50k

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Not familiar with TN - but check with an escrow/title and see if they can do the transaction
Post: New to BP and an Aspiring investor

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Go get UM!
Post: How does the tenant pay actually work for applications?

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Online tools offer various payment options
Post: Does Anyone use Reonomy for their Analysis ?

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I have an opportunity to join our Corp Membership and wondering how useful the deal analysis is?