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Maurice Ford Seller wants to use their own closing attorney???
29 November 2017 | 9 replies
Your deal likely doesn’t retain the attorney for your second closing.
Edlira Clevenger What would you recommend as a first rental investment?
14 November 2017 | 3 replies
I also recommend retaining your current primary residence as a rental under that VA loan.
N/A N/A New to all of this, in TX.
2 January 2007 | 5 replies
he builds it...then right towards the completion of project (paint, flooring, and minor upgradeable items), he markets the home for sale.it works for him - house 1 - made 339,000 in revenues...45,000 profits - which he retained in business, thus lowering his taxes.house 2 - is closing on a much bigger project - 670,000 in revenue - 88,000 profits and will retain earnings again in business.don't forget the "profits" he's making are less his salary of 64,000 (best guess) as CEO of his corp.
Julia Puig Jordan owner financing - first time
18 February 2020 | 14 replies
If title sits in escrow, as the case is with a Land Contract, you may retain the tax advantages, but shed yourself of the maintenance responsibilities.Most lawyers push to have title pass, because it can represent less risk to the seller. 
Richard Jackson Mobile Home Parks Tenant Laws in FL - Frank and Dave Pass on FL
21 February 2016 | 4 replies
The park owner shall prepare a written summary of the material factors and retain a copy for 3 years.
Alvin LaRue New Member to BiggerPockets in Atlanta, Ga area
6 November 2015 | 4 replies
You will receive an Addict award along with a habit; as well as learning and retaining useful real estate information without struggling.We are considered to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with so connect with REIA meetings, accountability partners, and mastermind groups to engage with individuals interested in real estate investing.At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it.
Nat C. Urgently needing a real estate lawyer in Miami
3 December 2015 | 5 replies
I urgently require a recommendation for a real estate attorney in the Miami area.This is a double sided issue relating to a specific performance lawsuit and a counter claim.I was given a recommendation to one lawyer who seemed quite proactive however he requested a $10,000 upfront retainer which I wasn't comfortable with.I met another lawyer who requested a $500 retainer and seemed to be confident and knowledgable.I decided to go with the second one and my experience with him has been like a circus.I urgently need someone competent.
Christopher Adkins Land Trust
8 April 2016 | 11 replies
He is not settling the trust, the trust is being set up by the seller, and I presume with the seller's interests being protected and the buyer's rights being limited.If the buyer is unconcerned that he can lose the property quickly, without any legal statutory protections of a mortgage or deed of trust and without the lender having to foreclose; is unconcerned that should worst come to worst he will not have bankruptcy as an option to try to retain ownership of the property; is unconcerned that he won't be able to sell the property without a complete change in ownership structure and is unconcerned with limited property rights as compared to what he would have vis a vis a general warranty deed, than he may want to follow your advice and not worry about purchasing a beneficial interest in a land trust.  
Will Sifert How do you prepare for a property tax sale? (Tax Liens)
26 June 2021 | 16 replies
In the body of the deed, down below the legal description, there's an asterisk next to which it says "A hereby retains a life estate". 
Jason Howard Cleveland House Hack Financing Options
15 May 2020 | 0 replies
If so, how do I structure that arrangement so I retain ownership of the property, and what incentives (equity, cash flow, one-time fee, etc.) should I offer to the individual for securing a mortgage in my place?