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Nitin Aery Evaluate tenant business in startup mode
31 August 2017 | 9 replies
They pull that money out of that location into another better performing location and then bankrupt that business.PERSONAL GUARANTEE all the way especially for single entity remote LLC.
Elliot Jones Baltimore Duplex Due Dilligence
2 September 2017 | 5 replies
You have to have your own test performed and it has to be in your name.
Coleman Clark Found asbestos During rehabbing 1st rental property
31 August 2017 | 4 replies
If I can not get access to the property, I will assume anything built before 1982 will contain asbestos/lead in common materials (based on my experience there's a 90% chance this is the case).I believe Texas requires any "contractor" performing ASB abatement to have a license, which means Texas has some regulations established regarding removal & disposal.In California, if you are the property owner you can perform the removal/abatement yourself (assuming SFR), the only requirement is that the asbestos waste be bagged up & taken to a designated facility (in my case in Santa Barbara there is a facility at UCSB where homeowners can take the waste at no/minimal charge). 
Robert Scaife Need a Realtor Recommendation
31 August 2017 | 3 replies
I think what you are looking for is someone trained in the ways of real estate investing - an agent that will:Introduce you to FSBO's - Expired Listings and other real estate opportunitiesWill be your fiduciary representativeWill make offers for you on suitable real estateWho understands creative financing; delayed settlement, seller assisted financing, assignment, wholesaling, REO, tenant selection, soft money mortgages, tax salesWho will be responsive to your financial goals and a person of integrity and trustHelp with direct mail and street marketing to locate transactionsHousing and rent court marketingAbsolute aware of financial and contract clauses as well as contract engineeringCan assist in - delayed settlement - automatic extension, performance mortgages, subordination, principal mortgages, options and joint venturesAware of bidding on REO, forclosures, tax sales and public auctionsUp to speed on commercial real estate, lots and land as well as businesses with real estateHow should you treat this wonderful person (if you can find one) -They should have a commitment from in the form of a Fiduciary Buyers Brokers AgreementYour agreement to pay them a commission on any non-listed deals they bring youA bonus agreement for great deals that you closeA gas budget - or a cash payment for gas Kind words and respectTo be sincere and active with the agentRespect from youFirst class training on how to represent youSometimes an equity interest in the great deals the agent has initiatedListings when you are ready to sellYour cooperation - all your financials, tax returns and other information that will help your agent close dealsA few free lunches ----Good luck --- Charles
Matthew Gullo Rental Property Flooded What do you do with Tenants
31 August 2017 | 3 replies
Some forms of sheathing create additional extensive repair costs/time because that sheathing may have to be replaced too.  
Cullen Holobaugh Rookie looking for advice on first steps
30 August 2017 | 6 replies
That's a span of time you can't even fathom at your age.2)  BUILD a SOLID FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONGet your credit score to >700 (there's a ton of info on how to build your credit anywhere on BP or Google)Obtain or continue earning W-2 income (this becomes important when you want to obtain a mortgage down the line)Pay down any bad (consumer) debt and don't pile on any additional bad debt.Start saving.
Yiftach Ilyov Seller wants to cancel a day before closing
31 August 2017 | 20 replies
Might be difficult to sue for specific performance but lost profit may be possible.A key is to make sure you can prove you were ready, willing, and able to close on the closing date.Otherwise, we need more info.
Jon S. Need Help, Rental is not renting.
1 September 2017 | 27 replies
Washer and dryer might be a great addition.
Nathan Gesner Mobile home standards - please help!
31 August 2017 | 2 replies
Do you allow additions or outbuildings? 
Nicholas Sanchez HOA Special Assessment
31 August 2017 | 4 replies
Why is this additional?