Common sense.

It is common for many auctions to get called off at the last minute because people will file a court paper to get the auction stopped.  

also when checking employment history-get the number off a website (or phone book), don't use the number they gave you.

Although all of the Los Angeles metropolitan area's twenty-one office submarkets contributed to the metro's recent rent growth, it is worth noting that the 0.8% asking rent growth rate of the past 12 months compares unfavorably to the metro's long term performance.Competitive Inventory, Employment, AbsorptionTotal employment in the Los Angeles metropolitan area increased by 14,200 jobs during the first quarter, representing a growth rate of 0.3%, while in the dominant office-using industries, employment grew by 4,600.

My buddy and I have both ended up with minorly flooded houses despite the property managers telling us that all the taps had been turned off.If you’re buying out of state, ask potential property managers if they have local staff on site or if they outsource their inspections to a vendor (common for larger PM companies).When I model returns, I assume appreciation on B-/C+ properties at 1% above inflation.

Recently my employer downsized and I’m making 50% less income.

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Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

This significant decline in mortgage rates could be a reaction to a worse-than-expected July employment report and recent stock market volatility, according to Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist.2.

It's common to see pre-payment penalties in this loan product and now lenders are less inclined to negotiate these pre-payment penalties down knowing rates are expected to continue to decrease which incentivizes the borrower to refinance.