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Nicholas Lilly Eviction: Legal Grounds for Landlord in Evicting Tenant in Texas
10 June 2024 | 0 replies
Late fee is considered reasonable if it is not more than 12% of the rent for the rental period under the lease for a dwelling located in a structure that contains not more than four dwelling units or 10% of the amount of rent for the rental period under the lease for a dwelling located in a structure that contains more than four dwelling units or the late fee is more than the applicable amount but not more than uncertain damages to the landlord related to the late payment of rent, including direct or indirect expenses, direct or indirect costs, or overhead associated with the collection of late payment.A late fee may include an initial fee and a daily fee for each day any portion of the tenant's rent continues to remain unpaid, and the combined fees are considered a single late fee.
Ben Mardis Has anyone used a VA loan to buy a foreclosure?
10 June 2024 | 8 replies
I believe you have to put cash down within a certain time period (5-10 days) and then no inspection and also full balance pretty quick.
AJ Wong How & Where (NOT) to buy a vacation rental on the Oregon Coast - Rules and Permits
12 June 2024 | 14 replies
The list does move, but realistically this could be a 3-4-5 year wait, presuming nothing else changes in the proposed wait period.
Eric Clapp Getting Started in my Real Estate journey!
10 June 2024 | 12 replies
Buying and holding for a long period of time is where wealth is built.
Salmin Roebuck Brick vs Vinyl property quad/triplex
10 June 2024 | 2 replies
I don't mind not having cash flow as I do have other lines of income however, I definitely don't want to go in negative and I do want my property to appraise over the period of time well and not give me too much maintenance headache.
Mike Schorah What’s the most creative strategy you’ve seen to buy a house?
9 June 2024 | 3 replies
In Gary Keller’s book, Shift, he lists 25 creative options that are most common, but barely scratch the surface:- Seller Contributions- Seller-Funded Permanent Buydown- Seller-Funded Temporary Buydown- Owner Financing- Contract For Deed- Seller Second Lease Option And Lease Purchase- Seller-Assisted Down Payment- Wraparound And Assumable Mortgage- Gift Funding- Selling And Refinancing Existing Assets- Non-Occupied Co-Borrowers- Using 401(K)- Temporary IRA Transfer- Pledged Asset Mortgage- Equity Transfer And Bridge Loan- Employer-Assisted Mortgage- Lender-Funded Buydown- Fannie Mae’s “My Community Mortgage”- Running Scenarios With Automated Underwriting Systems- Adjusting Amortization Period To Lower Payment- Adjusting Interest Rates To Cover Closing Costs- State, Province, And Local Grant Or Bond Programs- Mortgage Credit Certificate- Private LendingHe said these options barely scratch the surface.
Nicholas Lilly Demystifying Texas Warranty Deeds: Warranty Deed and Special Warranty Deed
10 June 2024 | 0 replies
A general warranty deed generally contains the clause that follows:“Grantor does hereby bind Grantor, Grantor’s heirs, executors, and administrators to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND all and singular the Property, subject to the matters set forth in this General Warranty Deed, unto the said Grantee, his heirs, and assigns, against every person whomsoever, lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof.”Special Warranty DeedOn the other hand, a special warranty deed provides buyer limited warranties to the defects arising only during the seller’s period of ownership.
T. Alan Ceshker Wraps and due on sale clause
15 June 2024 | 87 replies
Buying sub to also has risk especially if the property is being sold at an inflated price due to the sub to which is the case on properties that have not sold for an extended period of time.  
Ryan Johnson Paid cash for a house, looking to mortgage now
10 June 2024 | 7 replies
There is traditionally no waiting period for a rate/term refinance.
AJ Wong How to renegotiate with sellers post inspection reports: Pro Tips for fair compromise
9 June 2024 | 0 replies
.- Address buyer's concerns with reputable local professional and expert evaluations and written estimates.For example if the deck needs to be repaired or replaced, during the contingency period I'll attempt to have at least 1-2 licensed contractors provide written estimates.