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Rafael Valdor Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Anthony Therrien-Bernard: Quote from @Kyle Mccaw: @Rafael Valdor You’re absolutely right to prioritize tenant screening—it's one of the most critical aspects of protecting your investment.
Nathan Noorlun Recommend Property Manager in Sacramento CA
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
You certainly want to vet your property manager to ensure they are focused on balancing asset protection with tenant satisfaction.
Chris Summons Contracts for Sub Contractors to Sign
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
👏Regarding subcontractor contracts, it’s essential to have a well-thought-out document to ensure clarity and protect all parties involved.
Tonya English Launch Your Leads Scam
15 January 2025 | 57 replies
After voicing that I will be hiring an attorney and filing a compliant with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection all my ad spend was cut off without warning to make it look like I violating the agreement and I was also locked out of some areas CRM system.
Melanie P. WARNING - Justin Goodin is Operating as Goodin Development
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
If you compare the sales pitch between Next Level Equity and Goodin Development  you'll hear a familiar tune with the names changed to protect the guilty.
Bill Warren Asset protection help
7 December 2024 | 1 reply
I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Steve Mitrano Flagstar Bank & LLC Transfer
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
Whie DOS lender risk may or may not be high, being ininsured is... well, enjoy your 'asset protection'.
Desiree Board Sole proprietor, LLC or Corporation?
15 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Desiree Board For your mix of long-term rentals (LTRs), short-term rentals (STRs), and house flipping, an LLC is ideal for liability protection and pass-through taxation.
Luis Acosta Rental lease agreement
10 January 2025 | 4 replies
Make sure any lease agreement you use complies with Arizona's landlord-tenant laws, including required disclosures (like bed bug information, for example).If you're unsure, consulting with a local real estate attorney to review the agreement can provide peace of mind and ensure you're fully protected.