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Juergen Weitkuhn Confused in Wisconsin
29 September 2024 | 6 replies
If wholesaling is legal in WI without a license why is it illegal to have a property under contract without the intention of actually buying the property yourself?
Mike Dawson Dissolve LLC or change name?
30 September 2024 | 4 replies
Quote from @Mike Dawson: An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.
David Cianci BPCON 2024 tax deduction?
30 September 2024 | 5 replies
If your startup costs are over $55,000, you lose the immediate deduction, and the entire amount would have to be amortized over 180 months (15 years).Here’s an example to clarify:•If you spend $7,000 on startup costs (such as attending BPCon, legal fees, and market research), you can deduct $5,000 in the first year and amortize the remaining $2,000 over 15 years, starting when your business is officially active.
Adam Rivera General Contractor & Contractor
30 September 2024 | 1 reply
The best thing to do would be to consult an attorney, but likely, that is not an option for everyone starting out.I'm not an attorney, and this is not legal advice, but some of the information that we include in our contracts is:- A clear scope of work - Payment schedule / Milestones- Change order approval process- Allowances for finished materials- Reasons to terminate the contract- Expectations for start date (X amount of time after final plans /permits are received or X amount of time after the contract is executed)- General schedule and timeline (This is where you could specify an end date - however it may be better use incentives rather than liquidated damage if your general contractor is late - we've done both, but found General Contractors respond better to getting something if they get done early instead of being punished for being late. 
Nia Booker Horrible First Multi Investment Experience - Do I Need Legal Counsel?
25 September 2024 | 8 replies
I'm hesitant to proceed without legal advice.
Michael Plaks EXPLAINED: "Real" cost segregation vs. DIY cost segregation
30 September 2024 | 9 replies
It's to provide clarity on Real Estate Financial, Tax, & Legal to real estate investors who probably don't have a strong background in tax, legal or financial.
Rogelio M. Lender "Mortgagee Clause" vs. "Additional Insured" on Insurance Policy to Property a
1 October 2024 | 9 replies
However (I'm an insurance agent not an attorney) the legal wrangling of the PM not taking a necessary action could set up a situation where the insurance carrier pays then subrogates back against the PM company for their inaction so the property manager should also have appropriate general liability coverage for their business.This next part can change by state and insurance carrier...Being named as lienholder or mortgagee can set up the lender being involved on the payout of any damages - say there is a fire the checks cut for damage could name the insured and lender so both parties have to agree how those funds will be used.Some carriers have a rule that if the loss amount is under a certain dollar amount the check is only cut in the owners name / if the loss exceeds a threshold (say $25k) the check is cut in both the owner and mortgagee names.Being named as loss payee is literally that - the check is cut in your name or both the insured and your name. 
Vincent Paventa NJ Rooming House/Boarding House Owners/Investors
30 September 2024 | 10 replies
Can be turned into a legal 6 family building.
NaTarrio Jones Rent Payment Reversed NSF but tenant says funds were available
1 October 2024 | 26 replies
I also informed the tenant that the past due balance needs to be paid immediately or we would take legal actions per lease agreement. 
Kevin Duong Demountable walls to make extra rooms?
29 September 2024 | 1 reply
Hi @Kevin Duong,I have not used demountable walls before, but I would say to be very careful to make sure that the units are still meeting the legal standards to be considered a bedroom.