All Forum Posts by: Jeff Tang

Common sense would say that your contract is with the tenant, not the sub-leasee, so you'd think you'd be in the clear to proceed.  Maybe contact the Housing Authority for the City that the property is in, as well as your attorney.

"Are there any exceptions to the requirement that a Wisconsin property manager hold a real estate broker's license?"

"YES. For example, any custodian, janitor, employee or agent of the owner or manager of a residential building who exhibits a residential unit therein to prospective tenants, accepts applications for leases and furnishes such prospective tenants with information relative to the rental of such unit, terms and conditions of leases required by the owner or manager, and similar information, is exempt."

That being said, if your friend appoints you as his agent, it doesn't sound like it's an issue.  And if it's bringing in some extra income to you each month, who cares if it's only for a few units.

Haven't done it myself, but it's about getting on the wholesaler's buyers list. If you see a yellow sign that says Buy Homes for Cash, etc, call the number, and you're sure to be put on that wholesalers list. Or try to meet some wholesalers at a local REI meetup.

 Where at in the Bay Area?  Have you tried radaris.com?

It was disclosed that the garage conversion was unpermitted after you submitted an offer?  Seems like you could re-negotiate the cost of having to bring it up to code, if you really wanted the property.  Otherwise, I'd consider walking, if your intent is to rent it out.

Just got my copy this weekend.  Looking to dive into it this week.

 It's not about what you make, but what you have available to put down.  The seller doesn't care about what you earn a year.  It's what can you bring to the table to actually close the deal.

You can try this website:

http://www.homewyse.com/services/index.html

Just click on the work needed and enter in your zip.

I know of an acquaintance, Gabriel Rojas of Climb Realty, that may be able to help or point you in the right direction.  Take a look and give him a call and tell him Jeff T from the Yelp days told you about him.

http://www.climbsf.com/agents/gabriel-rojas/

I think in CA, the Assessor's Office can't provide Owner's information online due to CA GOV CODE §6254.21; you have to make the request (pay) for the info in person at the Assessor's office.  In Alameda County, they do have a Parcel Map viewer, that will list a mailing address for a property, which you could then try to scour the internet for info.