Landlord Insurance for 1- 8 Unit Multifamily Properties

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental Investment: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences

The biggest difference between a short-term rental and a long-term rental is the length of occupancy. Short-term rentals are typically rented for days, weeks, or a few months at a time. Long-term rentals, on the other hand, are leased to tenants for six months, one year, or longer.

Rental Property Passive Income: Is Rental Income Really Passive?

Rental income is semi-passive, not fully passive. A rental property can generate recurring income without requiring the owner to work hourly for every dollar earned. However, landlords still need to handle or outsource tenant screening, repairs, rent collection, lease renewals, bookkeeping, insurance, legal compliance, and long-term property decisions.

Builders Risk Coverage for Rental Property Renovations

Builders Risk insurance helps protect eligible investment properties during major renovations, bridging the gap between purchase and long-term rental operations. Learn when Builder’s Risk coverage is appropriate, how it differs from standard landlord insurance, and how Obie helps real estate investors protect renovation projects with confidence.