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Nick Gerli Markets with Most Appreciation
24 January 2021 | 36 replies
@Neil Narayan I don't know if that is totally accurate as Idaho is also a non disclosure state. 
Collin Hays Beware of "land for sale" scams
23 June 2023 | 30 replies
Disclosure, after disclosure.BUT...when it comes to the wire fraud warning I tell them to actually READ through it.
Account Closed How do I draft lease agreements with no attorney?
27 August 2023 | 7 replies
OP disappeared but a good place to start would be a BP Pro or Premium membership where you get access to lease agreements and related forms, disclosures tailored to each individual state.Go here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/pro I believe BP hired local landlord/tenant attorneys to prepare these packages... and I assume they would be updated periodically to reflect any changes to local law.
Account Closed How did you get started syndicating real estate deals?
9 August 2020 | 10 replies
Books and the BiggerPockets forums (and articles) are great free and low cost resources to use.As a disclosure, I did take courses with RE Mentor and found them to be very valuable, but they're also very expensive. 
Harsha G. Memphis Real Estate Agent and Property Manager
15 February 2020 | 9 replies
Crestcore Realty - @Douglas SkipworthCB Properties - @Alex CraigDCC Rentals - @Derrick CraigRivertown Realty - @Robert Feol (This is our sister company for our turnkey business- full disclosure)
Jordan B. Found out Seller lied on Disclosure statement month after settlem
5 November 2015 | 18 replies
The sellers disclosure stated that they only performed cosmetic renovations and repairs to the house.
Randon B. Balloon on Seller Finance Note
31 December 2022 | 7 replies
Yessir, working with Texas Prime lending to go through the qualifying/disclosure processes.
Shawn Dandridge Property Management Fees
21 December 2015 | 12 replies
Financial Condition of Property Disclosure (asking about mortgages on the property and bankruptcies of owner)?
Ronald Grams Fire Damaged Property
13 July 2020 | 1 reply
Will the disclosures that need to be made scare away any buyers/renters?
Account Closed First Property Checklist: New Investor Closing Next Week
3 June 2019 | 5 replies
1)Researched crime data, median household incomes, population growth, school rankings, etc. 2)Inspection of both units/verified the age of HVAC systems3)Appraisal 4)Obtained a signed copy of the current lease for the tenant that I’m inheriting 5)Obtained a copy of the cleared rent check, verifying the amount they’re paying6)Received an estoppel signed by the tenant and landlord, detailing the terms of the lease/rent amount7)Received State of Connecticut, Dept. of Consumer Protection Residential Property Condition Disclosure Report8)Verified property tax with the town9)Checked civil court/housing court records for any cases involving the current landlords/tenants and checked for any cases linked to the property address itself10)Obtained the water bill for better estimates of utility payments 11)Purchased insurance (HO-5) and added $1M liability coverage12)Had contractors come to the property to give renovation/repair estimates13)Researched current comparable rents in the area and received rental comps from the realtor14)Sat down and spoke with the current tenant to find out her plans going forward and learn about any complaints that she has about the property/current landlord 15)Addendum to P&S that seller cannot have the current tenant sign a new lease prior to closing; must remain month-to-month 16)Sat down and spoke to my former landlords (who I really respect and enjoyed renting from) and colleagues who are landlords to hear about their experiences 17)Went through all the forms that came with the Book on Managing Rental Properties and made them specific to my property and Connecticut (notice to vacate, rent increase, application, move-in checklist, late rent notice, employment verification, etc.)18)Met with a lawyer and had him review my lease, application and other forms19)Met with an accountant to discuss tax strategy 20)Created a profit/loss statement and spreadsheet for tracking expenses 21)Went to the local police department and received an in-house CAD report of all calls (emergency and routine) for the street and the specific address22)Met with the tenant’s Housing Choice Voucher caseworker 23)Received a copy of the “passed” HCV annual inspection 24)Submitted all paperwork to the Housing Authority 25)Scheduled contractors to begin work the day after closing26)Contacted the utility companies to transfer service into my name27)Set up a separate checking account for property income/expenses28)Set up a separate savings account for the security deposit