Many brokers (and probably many states) would consider this a dual agency situation, where essentially one party is representing both sides of the transaction.In some states this is legal and in other illegal.Where I live, it's legal as long as all parties (buyer, seller and broker) agree in writing that they are willing to accept a dual agency relationship.So, short answer is that -- assuming it is even legal in your state -- it probably requires full disclosure in writing by all parties.

When options are exercised, the employee pay the taxes, and the company receives a tax benefit (essentially, the employees are paying the taxes in lieu of the company, but are doing so on essentially free gains, so they don't seem to mind).Microsoft used to make more money in tax rebates doing this than they made selling products, and which would essentially offset all of their taxable profit.

That book is essential for any flipper and it goes into detail on how to schedule your contractors.

However, given that a sandwhich lease is essentially skimming, I thought I would mention a strategy to introduce the sublease verbiage.

The major renovation issue is the upstairs master bedroom had the drywall and electrical ripped out by a previous tenant, it's essentially a clean slate.

Renting by room is essentially how off campus college housing landlords do it.

If the latter, this will mean essentially that you will be paying for the lien settlement.Only you can answer whether or not it is worth going down that road, but I can honestly say it is not for many of us investors especially when you can probably buy for a deeper discount as a foreclosure.

Essentially, if the bank ever calls you on that loan, you will have to pay the full balance or they will foreclose on the property.1) either deed it properly and don't quit claim it2) have enough cash reserves "just in case" you get called on it, and move it in to your LLCinvestment conventional conforming loans are few and far between (if they even exist this day in age)i've gone with option #2.

Rent credit is the part that confuses me when talking about an existing tenant - do I "raise" her rent by including a ~$200 credit, or keep it the same and essentially take a $200/mo hit if she ends up exercising the option.Thanks!

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