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All Forum Posts by: Rex Romano

Rex Romano has started 2 posts and replied 7 times.

Post: Capital Accounts - LLC Co-Owners

Rex RomanoPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 3

@Eamonn McElroy thank you Eamonn! This is very helpful. I was not understanding that capital accounts are not an actual bank account. We will certainly use a CPA/tax professional and have been in touch with a few.

Post: Capital Accounts - LLC Co-Owners

Rex RomanoPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 3

My partner and I just formed our LLC as co-owners. We are trying to determine the best banking option for our business and have come across a lot of recommendations online to form capital accounts to help track each members contributions. However, we are having trouble understanding what this means exactly for our bank accounts and accounting. I have called several banks and none of them have been able to explain this to me. Can someone please share information about capital accounts in a way that can be clearly understood? Much appreciated.

Post: Airbnb arbitrage - need additional insurance?

Rex RomanoPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 3
Originally posted by @Danny Plueddemann:

Rex, I like all the advice that Robert Gilstrap mentioned. 

In regards to your insurance question, I would insist that the owner of the home add you to their landlord policy as an "Additional Insured".  I realize that you are the tenant, but since you are also the property manager, you have an insurable interest.  If there is a lawsuit, you can be sure that you and the owner will both be listed as defendants so you might as well have the same insurance company pay to defend you both at once.  

I would suggest a million dollars for the liability coverage, that the owner of the home pays for, and another million in umbrella insurance that you pay for.  The umbrella will likely cost $200 to $300 a year and you will have 2 million in coverage.  

Thank you Danny. That is very helpful and advice I had not yet heard.

Post: Airbnb arbitrage - need additional insurance?

Rex RomanoPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 3

@Robert Gilstrap I appreciate the insight, Robert!

Post: Airbnb arbitrage - need additional insurance?

Rex RomanoPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 3

@Michael Baum Thanks Michael! No, I am not independently wealthy. That is the reason for thinking of starting out with arbitrage. We do not have the capital to buy properties yet and are hoping to build up a cash reserve for a year or so to then be in position to buy. Do you have another start up recommendation, considering our situation?

Post: Airbnb arbitrage - need additional insurance?

Rex RomanoPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 3

@John Underwood Thanks John!

Post: Airbnb arbitrage - need additional insurance?

Rex RomanoPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 7
  • Votes 3

My partner and I are getting started with the arbitrage strategy to build up capital before we start buying property. We know that Airbnb offers insurance coverage, but are wondering if it is necessary or recommended to buy additional coverage. Does anyone have experience with this and if so, what has worked for you?