Diversion and Diversification: Are the two reasons I invest in rental properties. Has anyone ever purchased a property on a “Sub To” basis? This one fell into my lap so I picked it up “subject to” seller finance, the loan will…
Have you driven through a new housing development and noticed the increased amount of townhomes and condos? Townhomes and condos have become a great alternative to traditional single-family home living. Have you ever asked the question, “How would I insure…
As a fellow landlord I recently had two vacancies and felling frustrated with the way the tenant left the property, I chalked it up to – it’s just the way renters are – and cleaned a lot of it myself.…
Andres Dominguez III // November 1, 2023 Owning and managing rental properties in Utah can be a lucrative business, providing a steady source of monthly income. Like any investment, you have risk exposure. One crucial aspect of risk management for…
Commercial buildings are great investments generally requiring lower maintenance and higher returns than residential rental properties but come with their own unique risks. As the landlord, you can manage these risks with a good lease and strong insurance requirements. The…
How many drivers are uninsured in the State of Utah? Thanks to the Insure-Rite automobile insurance verification system founded in 1995, that number has been reduced from 24% to just 5%. The system works when the Insure-Rite system matches the registration information…
Updated 5/4/2026 by Lance Anderson We are past the large increases seen after the pandemic when inflation caused the biggest increases the industry has every experienced. The average premium for a homeowners policy in Salt Lake County is still $1556.00…
Auto and home insurance is right in the middle of a “hard market.” If insurance were Wall Street, this would be the Great Depression, most of us have never seen anything like it. A June 2023 report from the American…
Your insurance agent may need a hug after dealing with the new wildfire mapping guidelines. Since the movie stars and writer’s guild are on strike, I’ll take the liberty to add a little satire to the situation: Agent: “We need…
Utah food trucks are a gathering place of diversity and celebration for our communities, as chefs bring their culinary creations into our neighborhoods. Just as important as your craft is the right insurance protection. Food truck insurance can be basic…
