All Forum Posts by: Ginny West

Thank you.

If I am interested in lending cash as hard money, what is the best way to get in touch directly with investors looking for loans or with company lenders?    How can I ensure security with private borrowers?   Thank you.

I am considering rezoning in Adams County from A-1 Agricultural to R-1C Residential.   My raw land is .6 acre adjacent to US 36 in Westminster. Current zoning allows for structures up to 12.5% of the lot size if it has dedicated public water and sewer, or a total of 3500 SF of building.   Rezoning to R-1C would have no maximum coverage restriction.    Is there enough value in a rezoning effort to warrant going through the cost and process from A-1 to R-1C?

Thank you Bill.   I appreciate it very much.

My parents have left their Denver property to spend their last years in an assisted living.   They are 93 and 87.

I am managing their home of 70 years which consists of 1 acre with a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home which needs updating, grounds, trees, a 4-car garage, a shed and an adjacent .6 acre lot zoned agricultural.   This house is very centrally located in the middle of north Denver but within 100 yard of US 36.

I am currently cleaning out the property for a friend who will occupy it for 2-3 months while her Loveland home is completed and she will be helping me clean, dejunk and do some minor repairs.    Beginning in January 2018, I plan  to rent the house and garage on 1 acre with a 1-year lease or more.

My question is about the agriculture lot.    What would be the best and most profitable use of this lot?   Is agricultural zoning desirable to our pot growing industry?   Would it be best to get it rezoned for commercial use?   Would a marijuana operation be interested in the entire 1.6 acres or just the land for a warehouse?

I have asked a realtor to give me some ideas but so far I have not gotten ideas or answers from him.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Ginny

Thank you Nathan and Aaron.  I appreciate your time and advice.  

Hi, I have owned a condo in Winter Park for 1.5 years now. From the beginning the owner below me complained about me and about my tenants. Last year, my ceiling fan in the bedroom kept her awake and she complained for months. She will call me and email me or go directly to the tenant's door and harass them at all hours. I had an attorney write her a very expensive letter wherein he told her which Colorado laws she was violating and that if she continued her tirade, he would sue her. She has been semi-quiet for a year but now I have a 6-month tenant, and she has begun to harass this tenant. She appeared at the door during the tenant's dinner date and demanded that she come outside to view/discuss the garden area. She was drinking, staggering and slurring during this event. She has lived in the complex for 25 years and is a known hazard by the other owners. Other owners have informed me of her past charades and some were worse that what she has shown me. Last year, I asked the HOA for help but they said the issues were between her and I. Unfortunately, In September 2016 this owner nominated herself as HOA president and was voted in. I realize I may need to involve my attorney again, but a few calls with him is equal to the monthly rental income.

My questions are: 1) Does the HOA have any responsibility with the owner/now HOA president who harasses the tenants in the complex? 2) Does it make sense to file a lawsuit against her and what is the amount of damages to seek? Loss of income, loss of appreciation due to a possible sale during a rising market? 3) Do you believe it is best to just cut my losses and sell my unit and remove myself from this agonizing conflict? 4) What can I do to soothe a harassed tenant?

Does anyone have input for me?   Thank you!

Ginny

Thanks, I'll call you this week.

Thanks, Matt.