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Raymond E. Hopkins TENANT FELL AND BROKE ELBOW MOVING FURNITURE FOR A CARPET INSTALL
8 June 2017 | 15 replies
I have a renters policy through USAA with coverage for accidents. 
Brian Garrett Question about the 70% rule
19 May 2017 | 28 replies
:)  Here is the silver lining: assuming your rent covers your holding cost, that nullifies the holding cost over the 6 month period while you are seasoning the property for a refinance, thus, you are still only into the property for 70% of ARV, and you in theory would get every last dollar back.OK, that's theory, but as a primary buy and hold investor and only occasional flipper, I would say, the 70% rule is only for flips, and the key metrics to look at for buy and hold is: Cap Rate and Debt Coverage Ratio, then subsequently cash on cash return on investment, IRR etc... 
Eric P. Minimum Insurance Required?
17 May 2017 | 1 reply
I am wondering what is the minimum insurance coverage required in the state of GA?
Kevin Huang About to close on first rental property, what coverage do I need?
17 May 2017 | 4 replies
Service line coverage insuranceDoes anyone have experience with NatGen, in particular these three options?  
Amy C. Property insurance Philly triplex
25 June 2018 | 4 replies
In rare cases, you might be over insured and the lowing of the coverage would be justified. 
Tricia O'Brien Home Warranty Available for a Triplex?
26 May 2017 | 3 replies
I am interested in coverage in case the roof or HVAC system goes out in the first 1-2 years of ownership since it is near the top of my price range. 
Michael Rodriguez Flipping with Structural Issues
24 May 2017 | 5 replies
Their usual coverage is lawn to street, most don't even paint your house how much more repair your foundation.
Shawn Byrd Brrrr method questions
15 August 2017 | 10 replies
Rental - Commercial banks look for 1.2 debt coverage ratio.
Steve S. Seeking a real estate finance attorney recommendation
20 May 2017 | 5 replies
Tell them it's a blanket loan and your borrower needs a title search on each property $$$$.I'm not saying don't seek qualified legal advice, just saying this is pretty slam dunk stuff at a title company and they can give you title coverage on your loan. :)
Joshua Wileczek south jersey duplex investing for cash flow
20 August 2017 | 14 replies
@Joshua Wileczek - You're missing a number of factors you need to take into consideration.Your monthly budget should include all of the following on top of mortgage, PMI, and taxes:Repairs - $160CapEx - $160Vacancy - $136Property Management - $160Insurance - Somewhere between 50 and 120 a month depending on your coverage and agent.In that regard  Here's how the numbers would break down Rent $ 1,700.00 Mortgage/Taxes/PMI $ -1,150.00 Repairs $ -160.00 CapEx $ -160.00 Vacancy $ -136.00 Property Management $ -160.00 Insurance $ -75.00 NOI - aka..cash flow $ -141.00Based on this math it doesn't look like a good investment to me..and is the reason why in spite of living in Southern New Jersey, I don't actually invest here :)