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Rongsu Qi Can I charge tenant for cost of mold remediation
16 August 2018 | 4 replies
Regarding maintenance, lease only mentioned that tenants are responsible for the following:-All electrical systems and fixtures repairs when those are necessitated by the fault or negligence of the tenants-All doors, windows and frame repair -Protection against insect and pest-Structural repairs from tenants fault-Routine HVAC maintenance and repair-Lawn.
Melissa Robles Seeking advice on mailing method for security deposit
16 August 2018 | 3 replies
SC law does not dictate that I use Certified Mail, but considering his disagreeable nature, I feel it is best practice to protect myself by returning his deposit in this way (or similarly) with proof of mailing date and proof of delivery. 
Account Closed Property Records for Cooke County, TX
16 August 2018 | 0 replies
I’m trying to locate public records for a vacant property in our county...
Isaiah Williams Is paying a consultant with no license commission even legal?
23 February 2019 | 10 replies
Here are the laws in regards to this stuff.4735.01 [Effective Until 3/20/2019] Real estate broker definitions.As used in this chapter:(A) "Real estate broker" includes any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or corporation, foreign or domestic, who for another, whether pursuant to a power of attorney or otherwise, and who for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, or with the intention, or in the expectation, or upon the promise of receiving or collecting a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration does any of the following:(1) Sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases, or negotiates the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or leasing of any real estate;(2) Offers, attempts, or agrees to negotiate the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or leasing of any real estate;(3) Lists, or offers, attempts, or agrees to list, or auctions, or offers, attempts, or agrees to auction, any real estate;(4) Buys or offers to buy, sells or offers to sell, or otherwise deals in options on real estate;(5) Operates, manages, or rents, or offers or attempts to operate, manage, or rent, other than as custodian, caretaker, or janitor, any building or portions of buildings to the public as tenants;(6) Advertises or holds self out as engaged in the business of selling, exchanging, purchasing, renting, or leasing real estate;(7) Directs or assists in the procuring of prospects or the negotiation of any transaction, other than mortgage financing, which does or is calculated to result in the sale, exchange, leasing, or renting of any real estate;(8) Is engaged in the business of charging an advance fee or contracting for collection of a fee in connection with any contract whereby the broker undertakes primarily to promote the sale, exchange, purchase, rental, or leasing of real estate through its listing in a publication issued primarily for such purpose, or for referral of information concerning such real estate to brokers, or both, except that this division does not apply to a publisher of listings or compilations of sales of real estate by their owners;(9) Collects rental information for purposes of referring prospective tenants to rental units or locations of such units and charges the prospective tenants a fee.
Steve K. Vacant or Rehab or Home Owners Insurance Questions and help
23 February 2019 | 4 replies
Since the date of occupancy could change; So, I’m looking into possibility of vacant or unoccupied insurance coverage to protect our investment with the correct coverage.Living Area:- 3,800 SqFt.Near a lake but looks to be outside FEMA flood zoneARV: $425,000 - $450,000Previous property Hail damage claim (year 2014): $2,600Insurers Replacement costs: $600,000 (Looks high to me)Personal Property costs: $450,000 (Wow!)
Aaron K. New Member Introduction
4 March 2019 | 18 replies
Is the property titled in an LLC for your asset protection?
Saul Potts Deeding House from LLC to Me to Refinance, Need to Inform Tenant?
24 February 2019 | 4 replies
I would prefer not to do that if possible, because I don't want to expose myself during this brief vulnerable period without protection, but I also don't want to break any laws or LLC shields if this process is not handled correctly.What are your thoughts?
Teren Cooley Wholesaling danger in Florida
25 February 2019 | 28 replies
But options work I think in Texas they have to be short term though.I am buying a 5.5 million dollar property that i optioned in 2009  I put 200k in cash up for option money ( non refundable) and i pay 120k a year in option payments ( non refundable) but its all a credit to the purchase price.. so i have no interest carry .. on a 117 acre parcel that once it comes into the city will be worth north of 50 million.. thats how you make money in the land game.. and sellers will understand.so as it comes to hawking beat up houses.. just put 5 to 10k in option money out make your monthly option payment have it all go to the purchase price and close in 60 to 90 days when you exercise your option.... although you will want to run this model by the state regulators they still may not like you publicly marketing the property.. 
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25 February 2019 | 3 replies
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Matt Hudson Newbie Property Analysis - Insurance Question
28 February 2019 | 5 replies
Matt,Speaking toward the insurance piece, your insurance premiums are going to depend on several different factors such fire protection class code, roof age, square footage, age of dwelling, etc.