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4 October 2018 | 18 replies
@Ned C. how does one get free rent claiming other problems with a house I would think this is only possible if there is a health hazard at the property but if they are claiming that then move out?
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19 November 2018 | 9 replies
I figure that since the property is a short drive to University Circle, Cleveland Clinic, and very close to universities, it may not be a huge drawback.
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11 October 2018 | 11 replies
Also, don't forget if you are giving them any other benefits like health care or vacation or sick pay, or 401k that will cost you more.
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11 October 2018 | 9 replies
If they are creating a health hazard, damaging the property, or interfering with the neighbor's right of quiet enjoyment, deal with it.
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8 November 2018 | 100 replies
My wife use to clean rooms at a hotel before we got married and my mother and I were very poor and she was in bad health.
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10 October 2018 | 1 reply
The mental health aspect is making it very tricky.Help, please.
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12 October 2018 | 22 replies
My mom cant work at least right now due to health issues.We have been renting a condo all the time but now since I know quite a bit of real estate I have been telling them that renting tnalthough it was convenient due to different factors it has also been a waste of money.
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11 October 2018 | 13 replies
.- Section 105 plan: Make yours and your family health expenses 100% deductible.- Augusta Loophole: An S corporation owner can rent his or her entire home to the S corporation for up to 14 days per year and get big tax deductions.
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7 March 2020 | 6 replies
I suggest put your emotions and your plan aside for a minute, be clinical and counter the offer with your preferred price.
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11 October 2018 | 3 replies
FYI it's generally going to have to be "dumb person and toddler" proof to close on the purchase ("dump person and toddler" proof is an easy rule of thumb for when an appraiser is required to call something out as a "health and safety" hazard), assuming you are getting a normal mortgage.