Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast Why Every Real Estate Investor Needs Title Insurance: Protecting Your Deals from Liens, Fraud, and Hidden Risks with Dru Wischhover
Most real estate investors love hunting for great deals—but few think about the unglamorous step that can make or break a transaction: title insurance.
In this episode, Brian Hamrick sits down with Dru Wischhover, Founder and CEO of Inspired Title Group, who brings over 20 years of experience in navigating the hidden risks of property ownership. Dru has seen everything from divorce decrees gone wrong to fraudulent deeds and wire scams—and he explains why title insurance is one of the most important safeguards you can have as an investor.
You'll discover:
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The difference between owner's policies and loan policies, and what each one protects.
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How title insurance works differently from homeowner's insurance.
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Real-world horror stories—identity theft, tax sale mistakes, mechanics liens, fraudulent cashier's checks, and wire fraud—that can derail deals.
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Why wire fraud is on the rise, and how to protect your funds before closing.
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How new technologies like AI and blockchain may change the title industry—and where the human element still matters.
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How Dru is using his business to give back through his nonprofit Heroes Helping Heroes.
If you're buying, selling, or investing in real estate, this conversation will show you why skipping title insurance is never worth the risk.
Find out more:
https://www.inspired-title.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dru-wischhover/
Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.
https://www.livegreenlocal.com
And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits.