Emily Poplawski
House Hacking on the down low
20 November 2016 | 2 replies
I was looking into House Hacking.If you do not depreciate the portion of the house which is rented, when you sell your home, can you qualify for the full capital gains exclusion?
Patrick Boutin
How do you get lists of recent cash buyers in an area?
25 November 2016 | 10 replies
The sunday newspaper lists real estate transactions.
Michael Karl
snow removal for a multifamily
10 January 2017 | 14 replies
My leases generally state that snow removal in the common areas (driveway, common steps and common walkways) is the landlord's responsibility but any individual steps/walkways that are for exclusive use of a single tenant are that tenant's responsibility.
Francis DaSilva
Real estate agent houses for sale
10 December 2016 | 2 replies
Hello, If the house is already for sale, has a contractual contract with the agent, with an exclusive right to sell.
Jonathan Vona
NEW!! Looking to Build my Network.
14 January 2017 | 9 replies
The only network you need are real estate offers - potential deals - your network will build its self.Your network should be ------Expired listingsFor sale by ownersA Buyer's Broker500 stamps, envelops and a professional written letter (not YELLOW)Some radio commercialVisit tax sale ownersHang around the court house - at rent court - housing courtReading the Daily Record (a legal newspaper)Just my opinion -
Jonathan Vona
Best way to find an Investor and Mentor????
11 January 2017 | 7 replies
Not at REIA's - go to public auctions - meet real investors - talk to title companies - who is buying and selling lots of real estate - read your legal newspapers - look at who is advertising for properties.
Jacob Chambers
LLC or Umbrella Policy
8 January 2017 | 8 replies
An umbrella policy and a LLC aren't mutually exclusive.
Steve Kresse
REOs skipping the MLS
17 January 2017 | 10 replies
It could be on the MLS, it could be on a auction website like auction.com or Hubzu, they might post notice of the property for sale or for auction in the local newspaper etc.
Amy A.
This is why I never buy occupied flips!
9 January 2017 | 1 reply
This newspaper article is making the rounds on Facebook in Maine. http://www.centralmaine.com/2017/01/07/elderly-cou...Basically, an elderly couple living in a derelict "camp" (camps in Maine aren't usually year-round) didn't pay their taxes for over 5 years and their property was foreclosed by the town and sold.
Axel Ragnarsson
Landlord Question - How to approach not renewing a tenants lease?
10 January 2017 | 5 replies
We'll be using this same form to inspect your unit when you leave.Specifically, here's a list of items you should thoroughly clean before vacating:[ ] Floors[ ] sweep/mop laminate floors[ ] vacuum carpets and rugs (shampoo if necessary)[ ] mop kitchen and bathroom floors[ ] Walls, baseboards, ceilings, and built-in shelves[ ] Kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink, stove and oven--inside and out [ ] Refrigerator--clean inside and out, empty it of food[ ] Bathtubs, showers, toilets, and plumbing fixtures[ ] Doors, windows, and window coverings[ ] Other _________________________________________________________If you have any questions as to the type of cleaning we expect, please let us know.Please don't leave anything behind--that includes bags of garbage, clothes, food, newspapers, furniture, appliances, dishes, plants, cleaning supplies, or other items that belong to you.Please be sure you have disconnected phone and utility services, canceled all newspaper subscriptions, and sent the post office a change of address form.Once you have cleaned your unit and removed all your belongings, please call us to make arrangements to return all keys.