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Calling All New Investors: Risk Mitigation Strategies You Need to Know w/ Cole Kline

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A 5% deductible on $200K property = $10K out of pocket before insurance pays anything—many investors don't realize percentage deductibles work this way.

Cole Klein (public insurance adjuster) breaks down 10+ critical insurance gaps that routinely destroy property investors financially. Key pitfalls: (1) percentage deductibles (5% of property value, not claim payout) often exceed entire claim amounts; (2) co-insurance penalties reduce payouts if property value increases without coverage adjustment; (3) wind/hail exclusions common but invisible unless read closely; (4) underinsurance widespread due to delegation to agents without independent review. Cole explains the difference between captive agents (obligation to insurer) and independent brokers (obligation to client). Emphasis on pre-claim risk assessment: investors can (and should) contact adjusters before filing claims to review policies and understand what's actually covered.

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