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Alex Ramirez Please help! Title issue during search
3 March 2020 | 2 replies
I would start by finding out if the father had been declared 100% disable because of the Alzheimer’s and if the son has Power of attorney to make all decisions.  
Brian Gibbons Bernie Sanders - Not Good for Flippers - Increase Taxes
4 March 2020 | 22 replies
Bernie Sanders wants a 25% “house flipping” tax levied against investors who sell a property at a profit within five years of purchase.He also wants a 2 percent “empty homes tax” on the property value of vacant homes in order to discourage real estate investment.From Bernie's Website"When Bernie is president, he will:Create an office within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to coordinate and work with states and municipalities to strengthen rent control and tenant protections, implement fair and inclusive zoning ordinances, streamline review processes and direct funding where these changes are made.This office will convene key leaders, academics, experts, local officials, renters, tenants, and homeowners to create and implement these necessary solutions.Preempt laws that prevent inclusionary zoning for luxury developments.End exclusionary and restrictive zoning ordinances and replace them with zoning that encourages racial, economic, and disability integration that makes housing more affordable.Require that recipients of federal funding from the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development make these important zoning reforms.Provide funding to states that preempt local exclusionary zoning ordinances to make housing more equitable, accessible and affordable for all.Make federal funding contingent on creating livable communities.Encourage zoning and development that promotes integration and access to public transportation to reduce commuting time, congestion and long car commutes.Prioritize projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create walkable and livable communities, and reduce urban sprawl.Encourage zoning and development designed to expand and maximize the number of units fully accessible to people with disabilities.Place a 25 percent House Flipping tax on speculators who sell a non-owner-occupied property, if sold for more than it was purchased within 5 years of purchase.Impose a 2 percent Empty Homes tax on the property value of vacant, owned homes to bring more units into the market and curb the use of housing as speculative investment.Encourage “circuit breakers” on property taxes to protect homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods from being priced out of their own homes as their property values rise.READ MORE: https://berniesanders.com/issues/housing-all/From my point of view, anything that impedes or obstructs REI's cash flow is a bad thing.
Sergio Baerga Off Market deal for 18 unit with partner, looking for suggestions
5 March 2020 | 11 replies
This should include how to value each member's equity in the LLC, how that is calculated, how the separation of portfolio assets will go, among a whole host of other things (including what happens if you or your partner becomes disabled, divorced or passes away). 3.
Lynne Marquez Conundrum...buying house from recently disabled family member
4 March 2020 | 3 replies

recently a family member found out he had diabetes the worst way...passed out and woke up in the hospital minus 1/2 of his foot and a toe was also amputated on the other foot. He has not been able to work and has had ...

John Simenic Owner Move-In On A Protected Tenant Oakland, CA
9 April 2020 | 6 replies
Protected tenants are an exception in that if they have been in the unit for at least 5yrs, are over 60 years of age, and fits certain disability criteria, then a landlord cannot do an owner or family occupied move in. 
Lorenzo Wright What Sets Investors Appart From Others?
5 March 2020 | 7 replies
Be a victim . . . or chalk it up to a "bad day at work" and push through the pain to become the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist, help start a non-profit for disabled vets, and become a motivational speaker.Bad things happen to everyone. 
Patrick Campbell ADA trained dogs vs ESA (emotional support animal)
5 March 2020 | 10 replies
Service animals are limited to dogs or miniature horses and are trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a legitimate disability.  
Jack Ryan 24 y/o out of Denver. Looking to network and start REI (finally)
7 March 2020 | 13 replies
I spent the majority of 2019 getting back on my feet (literally) and figuring out my new body, disability, and life.One year later, I've moved back to Denver for work.
Paul Bame VA Refi- Need some advice
11 March 2020 | 9 replies
These are third party closing costs (title, escrow, flood, tax service, etc.) are needed to get the loan done no matter which lender you go to.Now on the the main issue the VA funding fee which is more complex and could vary depending on your situation.As for the funding fee, that is a cost levied by the VA administration or the feds, unless you receive VA disability pay or a disability rating of 10% or higher you will have to pay this funding.
Rochelle Duong Newbie interested in out-of-state Investing
31 March 2020 | 55 replies
If I was in that type of situation however, I would probably need to find a way to obtain a W2 job that can provide an income to help fund my real estate investing but I would need to get creative with the types of jobs and know that these jobs are a temporary discomfort (food service jobs, customer service, in home-supportive services for developmentally disabled).