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Eric M. Very interesting article for those who think "Strategic Default" is safe.
17 September 2012 | 3 replies
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/foreclosure/sc-cons-0913-strategic-default-20120913,0,4134066.storyI think it is particularly interesting how they indicate that they will pursue you for "abusing" the system, not because you broke the rules or the law.
Ken Sanders Primary Residence Exclusion - Claim Twice Within Two Years?
18 September 2012 | 5 replies
Are there ANY exceptions to the rule that one can't use the exclusion twice within two years?
Bruce L. How do you handle insurance for your contractors?
15 October 2012 | 12 replies
Also make sure they care Workers Compensation Insurance, there are numerous court cases have ruled the hiring party is responsible for injuries to independent contractor’s employees when the independent contractor did not have their own WC insurance.
Dennis Tierney Smoker started a fire
18 September 2012 | 12 replies
I am not a smoker, but I don't have any rules against it.Reasons stated are valid reasons for prohibiting smoking indoors - having a fire is not.The risk of having a fire is very low - and probably even lower for Dennis Tierney, since the other tenants are more aware of the dangers now.Taking a proactive approach to things is good - like prohibiting smoking indoors because of the wear on the unit, or outdoors because of the second-hand smoke.Being reactive to things like fires is bad.If you never had the fire, would it still be right for you to prohibit smoking outside?
Paul A. Looks like I've got a windfall coming. 1031 question.
21 September 2012 | 18 replies
Also you have extended rules for replacement property when you are force to sell."
Kurt E. Good ways of calculating Deferred Maintenance into value
19 September 2012 | 1 reply
I was wondering if there is a rule of thumb when it comes to deferred maintenance and how it affects the market value of the property?
Andy M cash-out investment property financing
24 September 2012 | 6 replies
Trouble is that many lenders won't consider that to be income until you have two tax returns showing the income.Bankers have a rule of thumb for evaluating rental income.
David Rott Deposit Problem
19 September 2012 | 4 replies
Not even sure how he could argue/justify that with a straight face.
Jim Edwards Photo ID cards for HOA members
4 February 2013 | 6 replies
., who don't live there, when the standing rule is it must be submitted through the association management (to ensure actual owner or tenant photo), then association should submit it to lifeguard.
Paul S. Rookie investor here - Multi-family unit or condo/townhome?
21 September 2012 | 6 replies
For the multi-unit I have to go a little away from downtown but still in good neighborhoods (meaning easily rentable).Also I read about the 2% rule on this site and also the 50% rule.