483. Are You Actually Covered? What Hosts Need to Know About Insurance with Darren Nix from Steadily

24/07/2025 52 min Episodio 483
483. Are You Actually Covered? What Hosts Need to Know About Insurance with Darren Nix from Steadily

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This week on Thanks for Visiting, we’re joined by Darren Nix, founder and CEO of Steadily, one of the fastest-growing landlord insurance companies in the U.S.Darren’s story starts with a personal loss—his investment property burned down—and what followed was an eye-opening crash course in everything not to do when dealing with insurance. That experience inspired him to launch a company designed for landlords, by landlords.In this episode, Darren shares the biggest mistakes he sees hosts make when it comes to insurance, the real risks that lead to major claims, and how to make sure you're actually protected—not just hoping you are.In this episode, we cover:What Aircover does (and doesn’t) coverThe most common (and costly) insurance claims for STRsWhy “actual cash value” could be a trapHow to know if your property is underinsuredWhen to consider an umbrella policyWhat questions to ask your insurance agentWhy waivers might not protect you in courtThe difference between risk and fear when choosing coverageWhether you’re just getting started or scaling your portfolio, this episode will help you make smarter, more confident insurance decisions.Resources: Steadily – Landlord insurance built for real estate investors. STRShare.com – Submit your property for a chance to be featured. Mentioned in this episode:Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!StayFi | Go to www.stayfi.com and enter TFV to get 50% off your first three months.

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