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Tamara Kilgore LTR - single family security system expense
5 July 2025 | 1 reply
What kind of area are you in and what kind of coverage do you want? 
Daniel Watson Tips on how to get to your second investment property
8 July 2025 | 15 replies
Look into DSCR Loans (Debt-Service Coverage Ratio)These are designed specifically for investors and don’t look at your personal income or DTI - they look at whether the property can pay for itself (i.e., does the rent cover the mortgage and expenses).
Erwin McClain House hacking primary to an entity (LLC)
10 July 2025 | 9 replies
You will need to notify your current insurance provider that you are converting to an investment property so your coverage can be updated accordingly.When obtaining financing for your new primary, you shouldn't get any weird conditions around your current primary unless you've been in it for under 12 months...
Kim Penaflor Home owners insurance
24 June 2025 | 2 replies
My group and I work with buyers in Florida and every deal is different for coverage costs.Many factors are considered such as location & proximity to coastline, construction type and materials, roof type, age / condition, home age and condition, home value and rebuilding cost. 
Conner Craig Proof of income for loans while being an investor
2 July 2025 | 3 replies
As said these are hard money loans; short term, high interest or Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) based on the income of the property. 
James Lucenti How to Analyze a Commercial Property
10 July 2025 | 0 replies
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)Definition:DSCR measures a property’s ability to cover its debt payments with its net income.Formula:DSCR = NOI ÷ Annual Debt Service (mortgage payments)Example:Let’s say your loan payments (principal + interest) total $60,000/year.DSCR = $74,000 ÷ $60,000 = 1.23A DSCR above 1.2 is generally considered healthy by lenders.
Brad Neihardt How to set up LLC structure for current/future properties
8 July 2025 | 19 replies
If it's a premises liability matter and falls outside of general liability coverage, do you really believe the plaintiffs attorney who is likely working on a contingent fee basis cares to pursue the claim against the defendant regardless of whether there are real asset?
Marc Shin Anyone here doing Residential Assisted Living?
25 June 2025 | 4 replies
If you pay 1 caregiver $16.00 an hour, that's $11K per month to get 24x7 coverage for just 1 caregiver.  
David Robert Paying for health care after financial indepence
10 July 2025 | 2 replies
(For context, my employer pays 100% of the cost for a very nice insurance plan with $0 copay on many things and small copays on other things, and has good out of network coverage.
Kim Swidarski Wanting 2nd property
23 June 2025 | 7 replies
A pool increases risk, so it’s wise to add liability coverage or an umbrella policy.