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Vitaliy Merkulov Can I use social media for tenant screening?
27 January 2018 | 12 replies
But if their accounts are public, that information is fair game to not just you, but potential employers, law enforcement, and grandmothers everywhere.Be clear on what you’re looking for on social sites, have a listLinkedIn could be useful as part of the employment verification.
William Mccurdy Loan denied! Too close to changing jobs!
24 August 2016 | 3 replies
I can't get va or fha financing due to "continued employment" Any advice?
Brent Hill MLS access for real estate assistant - Jacksonville, St Augustine
26 August 2016 | 8 replies
Here are the duties that can be performed according to the FREC:Permissible Activities of an Unlicensed AssistantUnlicensed assistant is defined as support stafffor a real estate corporation or other licensed individuals.Answer the phone and forward callsFill out and submit listings and changes to any multiple listing serviceFollow-up on loan commitments after a contract has been negotiated and generally secure the status reports on the loan progressAssemble documents for closingSecure documents (public information) from courthouse, utility district, etc.Have keys made for company listings, order surveys, termite inspections, home inspections and home warranties with the.licensed employer's approvalWrite ads for approval of the licensee and the supervising broker, and place advertising (newspaper ads, update web sites, etc); prepare flyers and promotionalinformation for approval by licensee and the supervising brokerReceive, record and deposit earnest money, security deposits and advance rentsOnly type the contract forms for approval by licensee and supervising brokerMonitor licenses and personnel filesCompute commission checksPlace signs on propertyOrder items of repair as directed by licenseePrepare flyers and promotional information for approval by licensee and supervising brokerAct as a courier service to deliver documents, pick-up keysPlace routine telephone calls on late rent paymentsSchedule appointments for licensee to show a listed propertyBe at an open house for: o Security pulposeso Hand out materials (brochures)Answer questions conceming a listing from which the answer must be obtained from the licensed employer-approved printed information and is objective innature (not subjective comments)Gather information for a Comparative Market AnalysisGather information for an appraisalHand out objective, written infonnation on a listing or rental
Keith Fowler Quit my Job, Cash out my 401K, buy more RE investments.
3 September 2016 | 33 replies
Following is how the ROBS 401k works: Because you directly rollover your IRA or former employer 401k, 403b, Keogh, SEP, SIMPLE, or other eligible account, to your new ROBS 401k  plan, which then funds your business, you incur no taxes or early distribution penalties.Unlike traditional 401k plans that allow for a 401k participant loan, that is, borrow up to 50% of the account balance not to exceed $50,000, the ROBS 401k for business financing plan allows you to use all of your retirement funds to fund your start-up business.The ROBS 401k funded corporation allows you to draw a reasonable salary from the business.ERISA 408(e), and ERISA Reg. 2550.408 list information regarding the use of 401k funds to invest in employer stock of the employer’s corporation.The IRS formally commented on the use of 401k business funds on Oct 1, 2008 by issuing IRS memo commenting that the use of retirement funds is not disallowed but continue to be reviewed by the IRS.The use of retirement funds for business funding entails the 401k purchasing stock shares in a C-Corporation.
Kevin Doyle To Build Multi-Unit or Single Family Home
25 August 2016 | 0 replies
Shared well, separate 3br septics that have been inspected and are good (Have to add a holding tank per Health Dept. as new regs require 500 gal holding per bedroom and both are 1000gal tanks).This is a country setting on outskirts of town (7min drive) and 1/2hr to 45min to 4 major cities where most employment is. 
Nicholas Miller How do you protect yourself from the protected criminal?
26 August 2016 | 3 replies
He's struggling with paying the rent ($750 a month) because of the type of employment he's limited to.I'm finding that it's often a challenge for those who have been in prison to find decent employment.Without decent employment they can't make decent wages.Without decent wages they often won't meet income requirements.This can be the reason to decline an applicant with a criminal background (as you might with any applicant who does not meet your income requirements).Gail
Tony Hoffer To 401k... Or Not??
27 August 2016 | 16 replies
I randomly have thoughts about stopping my 401k with my employer and saving that money to put towards buying another deal, then I realize that would be stupid (for me).Every employer is different, but if I put in 6%, they put in 7.5.
Corey Fenner Getting my California Broker's License this year, What do I need?
1 September 2016 | 4 replies
I do not plan on employing any agents or maintaining an office, as most of my transactions will be for personal investment.  
Alex Sanchez How do you master your market?
26 August 2016 | 3 replies
Another crucial piece of this is knowing what's going on in your city/market as far as population growth, employment, industry etc.
Dane Fitch Need help rolling over CALSTRS retirement into Selfdirected 401k
29 August 2016 | 8 replies
@Dane FitchSelf-directed Solo 401k plan are designed for those who are either self-employed or own a business without any full time employees.