The Do’s, the Don’ts, and the Double-Checks By Shawn Woedl Experiencing a loss at one of your properties can be overwhelming, and dealing with insurance claims can be a complex process. By familiarizing yourself with the ins and outs of insurance claims before a loss occurs, you can proactively...
Property Management Pre- and Post-Disaster By Nickalene Badalamenti-Kalas Weather extremes and severe storm events are occurring more frequently across the United States and around the world. These events have not only caused significant damage to properties but also impacted new regions that are...
Creative Solutions are Needed to Serve Real Estate Investors By Scott Phillips It seems you cannot go a day without hearing about the ongoing economic inflation that has been ushered in on the heels of the global pandemic. There seems to be no aspect of life unaffected by inflation, including...
The Things That May Keep You From Waking In the Event of a Fire By Justin Ford Most of the world changed their clocks back this past month to adjust to daylight savings time. With that, came the biannual message of “Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries” from the local fire department, as a...
Risk Management Considerations During the Fix and Flip by Shawn Woedl While high housing prices and increased cost of materials has led to a drop in house flipping in the first quarter of 2021, it is still expected to be a profitable venture. Though purchase prices are high, the aggressive market...
The Importance of Implementing A Risk Management Plan By: Brett Worthington In the world of real estate investing, finding the right property at the right time is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to building and protecting your portfolio. Successful investors understand the importance of...
Preventative Measures for Successful Risk Mitigation by Shaun Shenouda While there is no stopping acts of God, you fortunately can mitigate many of the risks pertaining to your rental properties relatively easily and inexpensively. As you might suspect, some of the most prevalent risks pertain to...
The Need to Perfect Loan Collateral and Document Custody by Debbie Lastoria and Meaghan Hanley Every loan has a value at origination. The loan officer makes their commission, and based on the secondary market, the investor pays for a loan in accordance with the underwriting basis for which it was...
Coinsurance can be costly if you don’t understand the penalties. You’re a savvy investor. You make sound, confident decisions about the properties you’ve added to your portfolio. And your strategy has been successful. Yet even the most successful real estate investors can be snagged by the...
