Our RE is quite affordable and our standard of living is very high compared to other first world countries.

Where Do you you get the standard purchase agreement for california.

This even makes file keeping even easier because I don't have to have files locked and highly encrypted/secure because they have social security numbers on them.The problem: I never get the social security number once they become a tenant.

I tell my tenants the following:You signed a lease through xx/xx and are fully responsible for the unit until that time, including utilities (heat in the winter).I will start to advertise the unit and will seek a new tenant, but will not lower my standards.

Are there any helpful clauses above the standard lease contract language that any of you have put into your contracts or wished you had?

1.As an AGENT (i.e, you have established an agency relationship with one of the principals in the transaction), you are required to complete the agency disclosure form, it is a standard CAR form.2.As a PRINCIPAL (i.e. no agency relationship), there is no legal requirement to disclose your status as a real estate licensee, in CA.

Another thought on this thread would be to prepare a comp workup of other similar properties in the neighborhood and show them how many days they averaged on the market for a standard sale.This way you can help the family decide if they are willing to wait to get a market offer or if they really need to liquidate the property to sell in less time.Additionally, I agree with the other comments, one quick sale below market will not create a market.

Most of the time, the minimum bid is the total amount owed the lender which is in the public filing.

Our safety net programs allow people to do zero work and have a standard of living that is well above half of the worlds population.

If the standard house is 3 bedrooms and is renting for $850, you are not going to be able to double the rent just because you offer twice as many bedrooms.