All Forum Posts by: Angela Li

 Thank you - extremely helpful!

HI BP,

I've been thinking about what to ask from tenants in case of issues...besides a copy of their gov't ID (Drivers or passport), credit report stating full name, address and birthday, what else do you all typically ask for?

I don't ask for SSN and also personally have never provided/been pressured to provide them myself when I used to rent, and honestly don't want to open up liability for having to keep someone's SSN either. I know the credit report will have it but planned on asking for it to be blocked out.

In cases of court evictions, collections or judgements, are copies of their gov't IDs, address, birthdays, enough?

Another question on the address...if they're just renters, what address would they typically have on their credit report? I know with mine, believe it would've shown different addresses over the years because I moved many times...the court will be able to find them even if they no longer live in a previous address?

I know these are very rudimentary questions.... so thanks in advance!! I'm in MA if that makes a difference.

HI BP,

I've been thinking about what to ask from tenants in case of issues...besides a copy of their gov't ID (Drivers or passport), credit report stating full name, address and birthday, what else do you all typically ask for? 

I don't ask for SSN and also personally have never provided/been pressured to provide them myself when I used to rent, and honestly don't want to open up liability for having to keep someone's SSN either. I know the credit report will have it but planned on asking for it to be blocked out. 

In cases of court evictions, collections or judgements, are copies of their gov't IDs, address, birthdays, enough? 

Another question on the address...if they're just renters, what address would they typically have on their credit report? I know with mine, believe it would've shown different addresses over the years because I moved many times...the court will be able to find them even if they no longer live in a previous address? 

I know these are very rudimentary questions.... so thanks in advance!!

thanks @Jeremy H. that's helpful!

@Jeremy H.@Taylor Dasch what sort of questions were on your tests? I saw sample ones online and it seemed very legal/law driven and had nothing to do with being a real estate agent. In your experiences, did the classes help you prep for the test or did you read up on the material elsewhere? Reason I ask was I'm afraid that just the classes alone won't prepare me for the test, because the sample questions seemed a little out there.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to get my MA RE license. I know I have to start with the 40 hours of classes then proceed to taking the test. The state has provided a list of qualified schools (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/authorized-real-estate-sch...) - I'm wondering if anyone here has had a particular good experience with any of the school and would want to make a recommendation? 

Thanks!

angela

Yeah, you think "there's no better contractor than one that's building a gigantic building" right? Apparently not so. They also didn't "have to" do anything. In the beginning, they could've said, "not us - not our fault." But they took it on and now can't finish the work because their "plan" changed a couple times already since the beginning. It's almost like they had no plan. The fact now is that they tore down our wall and have refused to give it back.

Contractor headaches..

Hi all,

Wanted to get your opinions on a situation. Long story short, a large building has been under construction next to us for a few years and almost a year ago, due to the damage they caused our backyard, they agreed to fix it for us. So they tore down our retaining wall and put new pavers in. However, instead of putting the new retaining wall where it was before, they put it in a completely different spot further out. Now they're saying that that's not our wall at all - so the first question becomes, where's our wall? Second, they have changed their minds and decided not to put the fence on the wall itself, but in the middle of the pavers, where our old wall is. We paid lots of visits to their constructions site and they're unfortunately very inconsiderate and not trustworthy. Saying they'll get a surveyer out, but never did. Saying they'll let us know when the surveyer come visit but never do. All the while, we wait with a backyard that is dangerous to use (there's a drop with no fencing). 

Wondering if anyone here has come across situations like this. TIA!

@Brendon Kerrigan @Avery Heilbron@Lien Vuong

Thanks everyone! The house I looked at was situated high up and was nice. My concern is exactly as Brendon describes...if Encore goes to waste, that would be a shame. I read that the harbor area was previously an industrial wasteland and the developers agreed to clean it up as part of the deal. I very much wish they just created Assembly Row pt. 2.

Hi Everyone - hope everyone is staying safe. With Encore opening in Everett and seemingly not doing so hot, I wanted to get your take on the outlook of Everett. I live in JP and went to Everett for the first time (yes, first time) this weekend to look at a house. Liked the house but unsure on the location...thoughts on Everett short and long term?