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Tony Lopes Best method for rent collection
9 January 2018 | 24 replies
I truly appreciate your honest comment, which (unfortunately) confirms my concern, and provides further insight.The following site also has a nice overview of how safe, from a seller's perspective, are various payment methods: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Payment_methods (Note: I have not the faintest clue what a bitcoin is, but they seem to have the same problem that we have: safe electronic payment methods.)In summary, I conclude that there is no suitable electronic payment method for rent collection, that is governed by the rule of law rather than the judgement of private intermediaries the rules of which can be gamed, and that cannot be reversed at will by a smart "professional" renter.
Mandy McAllister Logo vote needed!!!!!
26 December 2016 | 10 replies
There is a skill to logo design that involves capturing the identity of the company and establishing credibility at a graphic level.  
Jonathon White Incentives for Tenants to Pay on Time
2 January 2017 | 8 replies
@Jonathon White - Are you familiar with the "N" forms from the government?
Cody Lambson Would you pay more for a house that had paid off Solar Panels?
5 January 2017 | 13 replies
This is because instead of owing the government that money, you get a tax credit, and then owe your solar company that money.
Vincent Incopero LLC vs S-CORP's - Stop Searching & Asking, Start Reading Here
31 October 2016 | 0 replies
You’ve know realized/learned that conducting business without the blessing of limited liability from your State Government is almost like willingly placing your hand in a running garbage disposal (+1).
Jerry Charlton Posted Mortgage Rate Rip Off (Canada)
1 November 2016 | 1 reply
Or suck it up and get Posted Mortgage Rate Ripped Off by the Banks.Rip Off number two is the Discount Mortgage Rate Scam run by the banks and sanctioned by the Government.
Liz Deering Orange County, CA Realtor
21 September 2016 | 8 replies
Rossmoor is a Special District under the County of Orange's jurisdiction except for some limited powers granted to the Rossmoor Community Services District, which is their local government
Andrew Niemeyer Mortgage Limit
21 September 2016 | 4 replies
10 is the limit of government backed mortgages (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac).
Michael Le Syndication with foreign nationals
21 October 2016 | 25 replies
These are two articles that are relevant for this Chinese money discussion:http://www.marketwatch.com/story/billions-in-capital-moved-out-of-china-right-under-the-governments-nose-2016-03-01http://www.smh.com.au/business/china/suitcases-of-cash-chinese-travel-figures-hint-at-capital-exodus-20160922-grlttn.htmlAs we continue to see Chinese putting $1-2mm offers on apartments and houses in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago and Dallas over the last few months, I am sure that there are other ways as well. 
Rebecca LeBrun Question about Owner Occupied Investing
9 November 2016 | 10 replies
Good news is rates on FHA loans are fantastically low because of the direct government guarantee. i think this will likely be your best bet for a multi-family purchase unless you have the means (and want) to put more cash into a purchase.