Protecting your portfolio: 3 risk mitigation tools
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In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Positive Real Estate founder Jason Whitton unpacks the top three risk management essentials every property investor needs to safeguard their portfolio. From tenant troubles to natural disasters, discover how a great property manager, the right insurance, and a well-funded buffer account can protect you when things go wrong. Learn why proactive planning beats reactive stress, and how to future-proof your investing journey for long-term success. Whether you’re just starting or scaling your portfolio, these tips are absolute musts. Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!
🎥Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
02:14 – What Wealth Coffee Chats Are All About
04:01 – Recent Cyclone: A Wake-Up Call for Investors
06:35 – The Top 3 Property Investment Risks
09:40 – Risk #1: Importance of a Great Property Manager
12:12 – Risk #2: Having the Right Insurance in Place
14:45 – Risk #3: Why Every Investor Needs a Financial Buffer
17:40 – Buffer Tips: How Much You Should Have and Where to Keep It
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