More deals are killed by procedure and regulations than anything else it seems. 

Securities and Exchange Commission in January, the company’s real estate business lost $1.12 million, although the firm had relatively little debt compared with the stated value of its assets.The company also disclosed that it may use new investors’ money to pay dividends to existing ones.

A growing number of homeowners nationwide are being dropped by insurance companies as firms and regulators struggle to deal with the unpredictable and costly risks of climate disasters.Nonrenewal notices surged by nearly 30 percent from 2018 to 2022 to more than 620,000 a year, according to a Treasury report released Thursday that examined 246 million policies nationwide.

Only in community property states, can an LLC with only husband and wife as members elect to treat their LLC as a disregarded entity, which means all LLC income and expenses are reported on either Schedule C or Schedule E (as appropriate) as if the LLC did not exist.

In Texas, as a licensed agent, you’re generally required to use TREC-approved forms for real estate transactions unless an exception applies, like (I believe) leases longer than 1 year or where no TREC form exists.

., income, credit score, rental history) to evaluate applications in the order they are received.Notify Applicants: Let each applicant know you will process applications sequentially and explain your timeline for review.Act Promptly: If the first applicant meets your criteria, move forward with their application and provide them with a clear deadline to sign the lease and pay the deposit.Move to the Next: Only if the first applicant does not meet the criteria or declines the lease should you proceed to the next application.By focusing on one application at a time, you simplify the process, maintain transparency, and mitigate any potential fair housing concerns.Lastly, since housing laws can vary by location, double-check Arizona’s landlord-tenant regulations to ensure compliance with any local rules about how applications are handled.Best of luck with your rental process!

We just acquired an existing duplex in Fort Lauderdale and planning on tearing it down and build a new duplex instead.

As a first timer with no existing properties and no experience do you recommend looking into long distance investments and managing thing remotely? 

I don't think enough people consider this aspect.Selling Stock: Selling part of your portfolio could work, but the 15% capital gains tax might make this an expensive choice unless the stock has underperformed or you’re diversifying away from riskier investments.HELOC: Using a HELOC on an existing property is a flexible and relatively low-cost option.

Federal Laws Prohibit Discrimination of 7 Protected Classes, Massachusetts has added 8 more:-02.Always know more of the Rules/Laws/Regulations than ANY Tenant.