Generally, prospects of permanently increased cash rents lead to increases in farmland prices. Since 2006, average cash rents in Illinois increased from $132 per acre in 2006 to $234 per acre in 2014, representing an increase of 77%.
If you're a landlord and claim rental income on your home, your homeowners' insurance on the portion of the property used for rental becomes tax-deductible. When you own several properties and those properties are used only for rental income, then all of the homeowners' insurance is tax-deductible. Consult your tax preparer for more details on how to deduct homeowners' insurance.
If you are insuring a 700,000 home or greater,then a $2,500 deductible is quite common. The are many deductibles that a homeowner can choose for their insurance. However, the lower the deductible the higher your insurance will be. The average deductible that many choose is $1000. This means that during a claim, you pay the $1000 and your insurance company pays the rest. However, the caution to keep in mind: for every claim that you make, your insurance company can raise your rates or cancel your policy.