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Jon Klaus How much do you pay for home inspections?
14 February 2012 | 8 replies
not really. i think a good inspector will catch the same things for HO or investor. a bad one will miss-inform both types of clients. just watch Homes Inspection and you will see crazy stuff inspectors miss.having said that, i never hire an inspector. i know more about houses and home improvement than 90% of them. by the time i place and offer i have already inspected the house. i put "no inspection required" and they think i am nuts. one more way to sweeten their "deal" and make them accept my offer.
Linda Pierce Do you need to know if the title is clear? Do you have that as a contingency in your offer to buy contract?
19 February 2012 | 6 replies
The seller's attorney was THEN supposed to talk to their client about it and never did.
McKellar Newsom Funding for International Investors
16 February 2012 | 6 replies
McKellar Newsom If the person is Canadian here are some banks:Harris bank (bank of montreal) will deal with loans 50% of purchase price but they will want to have a relationship with the buyer firstRBC Centura (RBC canada) not as picky to having a pre-existing relationship with clients and will do up to 70% of loan to valueWashington Federal- minimum investment $50,000 to $700,000 up to %65 of Loan to ValueTD Canada trust-not sure the details but I know some investors have used them.
Chris Martin Rental revenue recognition at end of year...
18 February 2012 | 8 replies
I had a client come in who received a 1099-misc from his PM company which had the net rent paid to him.
Steph C. Taxation of Rehabs that Cross to Next Calendar Year
26 February 2012 | 9 replies
I'm assuming that no attempt was made to rent the property in 2011.Your situation is why I ask my clients to call me through out the year before purchasing or selling their property.
Corey Dutton How to Avoid Lending Scams
21 February 2012 | 18 replies
Here are 3 tips for avoiding popular lending scams:1.Run away from fee collectors: A lending scam is usually present if high, upfront fees are paid directly to the lender.2.Obtain references from the lender: Although real references are hard to verify, always ask for references from the lender’s clients.
Matt Morin Wholesalers liability (LLC vs. sole proprietor)
20 February 2012 | 2 replies
My wife is in insurance and so many agents will work a client over for a bit of commission.
Ryan V. Interest rates and their affect on real estate prices.
20 February 2012 | 5 replies
(my own 2 cents only of course, but that's what I recommend to my clients as well.
Mike Wiesenhart Describe your fastest real estate deal
1 March 2012 | 20 replies
I called a client of mine and that same day I had them put it under contract, lined up the private loan and had it fund the same day and I collected my commission the same day as well.
Alvin Grier Having Issues Searching for Probate Properties in My County
7 January 2013 | 10 replies
Plus, you need to have the interested parties (admin or executor, heirs, etc.) to also recognize the futility of handling the problem(s) themselves and are willing to pass title to you in return for not having to deal with the problem(s).In 2010, the State of California DHS contacted m and asked if I would be willing to probate ninety (90!)