Buying a “Cheap” Rental Property: What 99% of Rookies Miss (Rookie Reply)
Summary
This BiggerPockets podcast episode discusses essential topics for real estate investors, including the need for umbrella insurance and the implications of using FHA loans. Hosts should consider umbrella insurance for extra liability protection and be aware of potential disadvantages when using FHA loans, such as challenges with sellers.
Key Insights
- •FHA loans may make offers less competitive because of the FHA inspection requirements and potential hurdles.
- •The umbrella policy is an additional layer of liability protection that covers shortfalls from landlord insurance, potentially covering claims exceeding the insurance limit.
Action Items
- ✓If using an FHA loan, be prepared to potentially offer a higher purchase price, a larger earnest money deposit, or be prepared to address the seller's specific motivations to make your offer more competitive.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Consider getting an umbrella policy to protect your personal assets, especially if you have an LLC or partnership, to cover potential liabilities.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Real Estate Rookie podcast: The Real Estate Rookie podcast
Common Mistakes
- ⚠A common mistake is not having an umbrella policy on top of an LLC, which could leave you personally exposed to liabilities.
More from Regulations & Compliance
The Green Bay Common Council will consider changes to its short-term rental ordinance. This could involve new regulations or revisions to existing rules. Hosts in Green Bay should stay informed about potential updates and how they might impact their operations.
Local commissioners denied a short-term rental application, suggesting potential regulatory hurdles for new STR operations. This indicates increasing scrutiny on STRs within this locality. Hosts should be aware of potential local restrictions and permitting requirements before investing in or launching short-term rentals.
The Green Bay Plan Commission is updating its short-term rental ordinance. Details are not given, but this news signals potential changes for hosts in the area. Hosts should stay informed about the new regulations to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
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