Owning a second home or multiple homes can be a great luxury. But, whether the properties are non-owner occupied (rented) or vacant, REO insurance is a necessity for one’s investment properties and the process of insuring these homes can introduce many challenges. One should never assume his primary homeowner’s insurance policy will allow for additional homes, because generally it won’t as there are usually vacancy clauses in the homeowner’s policy. An investor can navigate the choppy waters of owning multiple properties by following these survival tips.