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Bob P. MLS Rent to Own Structure - "Motivated Seller"
15 August 2015 | 7 replies
I will offer house with option fee and higher rent.My real question is, is it just okay to have my attorney do this paperwork and record or should I put in a Trust and then re-assign?
Doug W. That new paint smell
6 November 2014 | 11 replies
For the record I am not a fan of the smell of polyurethane though. :) 
Sam Leon City of Hallandale FL requires utility accounts to be in owner's name
8 October 2014 | 9 replies
Just got a flyer for my duplex in Hallandale, FL stating next year the utility accounts - water, sewer, sanitation must be in the name of the owner on record, and not the tenants.Owner will get a bill, and be responsible for the bill. 
David Roberts Rental Inspections (City)
5 October 2015 | 11 replies
Do they even audit records
Brie Schmidt Diary of a Bulk Buy
6 December 2014 | 34 replies
Life is much easier when you have a good track record of making money and paying your bills
Bill Morris Process Debate - Finding First Properties
15 October 2014 | 14 replies
Probate filings are public record, so you can usually track down related property through the tax record and contact the parties involved, preferably family members instead of attorneys.  
Nathan Astrup Setting up a LLC, first purchase. Newbie questions.
14 October 2014 | 7 replies
Regarding your second question about transferring title later, you will need Lender consent to do it, which they may or may not give, and you will incur various recording and transfer taxes, if applicable in your state. 
Dave Olverson Closing Costs Seem High in Indy
14 October 2014 | 7 replies
There is no wholesaler fee included - I have the GFE and while the origination fee is around $2,000, the other settlement services include:Appraisal and Appraiser Management Fees ($550)Credit Report ($200)Flood Certification ($5)Government recording charges ($62)Title Services ($818)Title Insurance ($265)Escrow Deposit for taxes/insurance ($400)Homeowner's Insurance ($600)That really kicks it up.
Justin Owens Properties with Private Well or Septic Tank?
24 November 2014 | 11 replies
Buying, I sometimes do two, one at contract and one a few days prior to close, agents dump bleach in for a good test.If you bump into a shared well or septic, make sure there is a well/septic agreement as to maintenance and upkeep that has been filed for record.
Kate Stallmann Duplex Deal
26 October 2014 | 17 replies
Anything additional that AirBNB brings in - consider it gravy, but do NOT rely on it as the default income source, particularly in your first year.Unless you have a  track record of successfully hitting vacation rental projections over the fence consistently - I would not recommend running your numbers assuming that you'll book out every single day in a month with the exception of 7 days vacancy.