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Julie Halloran Lead paint questions (in MA)
19 December 2017 | 9 replies
A bit of exposure here and a bit more there and you have a perfectly healthy child who now has actual brain damage.Sad to say, but the time for the lead paint disclosures was BEFORE you bought it.  
Mel Smith Best practices to connect with AWESOME people as a new investor
10 April 2023 | 2 replies
My current experience has been one where there isn't full disclosure, product and services mini commercials..... things that were never requested have now become the focal point, I'm just super busy right now....yet you offered and insisted you would be a resource, opportunity seekers abound (the conversation was centered around you being an active buyer in the market AND now the conversation is about why you'd make a great JV partner). gurus... just send me x amount of dollars and I can help you, established "good ole boys/girls" cliches. 
Jason Bilbrey Steps to buy direct from seller?
19 May 2019 | 7 replies
At that time you can ask them about any other standard disclosures  like condition and lead paint (if house built pre-1978) your seller should be completing for you.Adhere to the contingency deadlines like inspection and financing and know the contract.
Tariq K Frantz What Protections do you Need when Buying Direct from Owner?
30 May 2019 | 4 replies
This might be a time to pay for an attorney.In my State, I'd just want to be sure a title company would sell me title insurance.Maybe 20 years ago I would've wanted to be sure I had an inspection done and that the Seller did a req'd State disclosure form.
Torey Chumbley Considering Roofstock Academy
3 April 2022 | 29 replies
Many properties have disclosures and inspections already done which helps you make informed decisions3.
Michael Ward How Do You Maximize Your Use of CoStar
8 June 2021 | 1 reply
., then use programs like Landvision and LexisNexis to get accurate ownership information.CoStar is also good for tracking transactions and comparables if you live in a state that requires disclosure.
Kevin Christensen Starting Out - Spouse NOT on board. What do I do? HELP!
6 December 2018 | 111 replies
FULL DISCLOSURE: I don’t recommend or endorse the approach that I took.
Allen L. Where do you find help for out of state STR investing?
7 July 2022 | 10 replies
The self manage in FL outperforms the manager in AZ, full disclosure the FL property was a STR when we bought it, so we did inherit some clientele.
Trevor Borg Purchased Property with a Tenant, but Prior Owner Amended Lease Prior to Sale
5 April 2023 | 15 replies
The seller did not mention this in their disclosure or otherwise and simply represented that a lease was in place (and sent the old lease). 
Holly Dentry Deciphering government Information
5 April 2023 | 2 replies
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