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Scott Esmail GL insurance gaps for mold / moisture / sewer & septic — how are you covering this?
5 February 2026 | 3 replies
Some carriers will cover over flow on the standard policy but you will need to add sewer and drain back up as an a-la-carte coverage.Example: Backed up clogged toilet = over flowA high water event in the city causing the drains to back up into your basement = reverse flowConfusing?
Doug Kirk ISO Property Management Covering Mt Vernon OH
11 January 2026 | 2 replies
We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.
Mike Klarman Arbitrage Model For RE
30 January 2026 | 6 replies
You can die there as well. 
Arthur Tolentino STR Insurance Question – Looking for Real-World Experiences
3 February 2026 | 11 replies
It covers a ton of different reasons.Never had to file a claim.
Sonja Revells Which type of insurance?
3 February 2026 | 3 replies
From a lender and insurance standpoint, this is still treated as a rental until ownership actually transfers.Typically you would carry a landlord (dwelling) policy in your name to cover the structure and your liability, and the tenant would carry renters insurance for their personal property and liability.Even in a lease-to-own setup, most lenders and insurers do not want homeowners insurance in place once the property is tenant-occupied, and the tenant generally should not be insuring the structure.It’s also worth making sure the lease language is clear that ownership has not transferred yet, since that can affect how insurers and lenders view the risk
Sarah En Sell or Keep Condo (Newbie question)
3 February 2026 | 7 replies
Are you planning on still living there in which case can you cover the extra HOA fees? 
Travis D. Property Management Courses?
29 January 2026 | 6 replies
Quote from @Bo Smith: One thing I'd add - look for courses that cover tenant screening protocols beyond just credit scores.
Sean McKee My tenant set the kitchen on fire!!!! Help Please......
5 February 2026 | 8 replies
Our insurance covered it.
Mazen Daiban Insurance Spikes & DSCR: Are any lenders mandating "Risk Tech" yet?
1 February 2026 | 3 replies
The issue I see is that a lot of operators try to squeeze the CapEx budget too tight and skip the tech entirely, just hoping the reserves will cover it. 
Ashton Smith What Insurance policies do you have for your PM company?
2 February 2026 | 16 replies
They only cover named perils like fire or lightning.