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25 May 2024 | 8 replies
The proper way to approach this appraisal problem is (summarized below):* find reasonably similar comps - find relatively recent duplex sales in the Subject's market area and adjust for differences, based on market response (i.e. how much more/less buyers would typically pay for certain characteristics like size of units and lot, location, quality/condition, etc).* In the absence of similar comps - go back in time to find any similar comps, no matter how long ago and adjust for market trend differences (appreciation, etc), as well as other adjustments as typical (size, bed/bath, condition/quality, location, etc).* Go to nearby market areas/neighborhoods and find reasonably similar duplex sales and adjust for market area/neighborhood differences as required - along with the other adjustments.* Find reasonable 3 or 4 unit (not more than 4, and they can use sfr's, but those are typically not as good for comparison.
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25 May 2024 | 7 replies
Every inch is filthy, crayon, stickers and animal feces everywhere.
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25 May 2024 | 12 replies
She again worked with the tenants next door and their landlord to get it removed and disposed of as we can't have rotting animals in the backyard in the middle of the city, honestly I don't even know how that would have ended up there.
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25 May 2024 | 3 replies
The problem you will run into if you want to do this through the HOA is that there will be a small yet vocal group of pet owners and animal lovers that insist that treating for mice is harmful to their pets or cruel to the mice.
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24 May 2024 | 0 replies
Some general themes or characteristics of super jumbo mortgage loans are: - Lower LTV's (Loan to value) depending on the strength of borrower and property type very large loans can require 30-40% down.
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24 May 2024 | 3 replies
Development is definitely its own animal, so make sure you have a solid grasp on the financial side of the process.
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24 May 2024 | 12 replies
I also do not charge a pet deposit or pet rent because I believe our animals are family.
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22 May 2024 | 14 replies
In addition, the owner of the home must not own more than three single-family homes.3) They are unable to provide sufficient documentation, such as the emotional support animal letter, that verifies the ESA is necessary for their health and well-being.4) The tenant provides fraudulent documentation attesting to their need for an emotional support animal (usually a fake emotional support animal letter).5) The landlord can demonstrate that making accommodations for an ESA would impose undue financial burden or logistical burden. 6) The animal is destructive to the property or displays threatening behaviors that could put other tenants or yourself at risk.7) The size or nature of the animal makes it impossible to house safely or humanely.
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24 May 2024 | 17 replies
Thanks, BrianYeah tax planning is a different animal than tax prep.
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21 May 2024 | 19 replies
Many agents are lazy and do not take the time to add photos that illustrate unique characteristics, incorrectly add the unit numbers, bedroom count, or fail to verify the square footage that could be greater than the public records the MLS autopopulates. 4, Many MLS properties are listed under the incorrect categories (multi-family under the residential section, multi-family under commercial etc.).