132. Why Speak to an Insurance Adjuster Before Dealing w/ Your Next Insurance Claim w/ Michael Fried

Mike Fried is a public insurance adjuster in Austin, Texas. Mike has over 17 years of experience with insurance claims and is the incoming president of the Texas Association of Public Insurance. Today we discuss all things insurance, including what to look out for when obtaining insurance policies on your properties, why you should reach out to a public adjuster instead of relying on the valuation from the insurance company valuation, how casualty losses impact your taxes, and much more. Learn more about Mike and his work with his email and phone number included at the end of the episode or visit his website: https://strategicclaimconsultants.com/ Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws: www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmartinvestors For an initial consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC visit www.therealestatecpa.com/become-client Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/therealestatecpa The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Always consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.