
11 October 2024 | 7 replies
Below is a list of the most common record statuses and their meanings: Deed: This document shows the transfer of ownership from one party to another.

9 October 2024 | 9 replies
While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.

10 October 2024 | 24 replies
Usually this means that the tenants have to provide access (within reasonable common notice), have to cooperate in access to make repairs (if they don't they would be liable for any additional damage caused by delay in repair), and subject to paying for a locksmith because you had to change the locks because they wouldn't give keys or provide access.

11 October 2024 | 56 replies
I feel like one thing that I commonly hear when someone is house hacking and fixing up the place themselves is that it always takes longer than expected.

10 October 2024 | 9 replies
Hey everyone,My name is Hadar Cohen, and I'm a new foreign real estate investor.I recently received a loan of $120,000 in my home country at a 6% interest rate, giving me the full amount needed to purchase a property in the U.S.I understand that it’s common practice to finance a property by taking out an 80% loan from a hard money lender at around 11% interest.

10 October 2024 | 17 replies
Before I advertise it I need to clear up some confusion so I can start on the right path.

10 October 2024 | 11 replies
Steve: If you are going to bid on an Ohio Common Pleas Court foreclosure, the process is pretty safe because the foreclosing lender has to include a "PJR" which is actually a "Preliminary Judicial Report" which is a title report and include a commitment for title insurance should the bidder be successful and the property to be conveyed.This differs from a liquidation auction by a lender, private auctioneer, receiver (other than an actual foreclosure case) where you might be successful but the property has pre existing liens that don't get swept away by the foreclosure case.For your first one of these, get a lawyer to advise you.

7 October 2024 | 9 replies
Can I ban smoking in the building, including common areas, mid-lease?

11 October 2024 | 40 replies
I would say my situation is unique or special but I'm sure it is more common than I know.