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Johann Jells AirBnB disaster in SF: "customer" get legal possession of unit!
13 February 2016 | 3 replies
A "customer" who turned out to be another owner in the building rented the apartment via AirBnB under a false name and after being there more than 30 days gets legal possession of the rental under SF law and cannot be evicted. 
Paul Gilo Need guidance on how to fund a business and handle income.
16 February 2016 | 13 replies
The idea is that you find the business adequately and consistently treat it as a separate entity, and so long as that's true, it provides you limited personal liability.When it comes time to file your taxes, the IRS says "I don't care about any of that legality mumbo jumbo.  
Paula Rodriguez Write-off's when investing in real estate *not* as an LLC
14 February 2016 | 12 replies
It may be smart from a legal protection standpoint (and you should definitely discuss this with a qualified attorney), but in terms of taxes, your Schedule E will look exactly the same as if you did not set up a single-member LLC excepting costs that are specific to setting up and running the LLC itself as Tom mentioned above.
Frank Matanane Local Lawyers vs Legal Zoom: Cost & Recommendations
4 February 2016 | 5 replies
Curious if you guys would recommend using a service like a Legal Zoom or is it best to work with a local person in my market?
Raman Bindlish Tenant complaint - suggestions for responding back
4 February 2016 | 30 replies
If inspection report does not say anything, can I assume it is not a legal issue and I can just politely acknowledge their problems without committing anything in return?
Jennifer Bowen What legal protections should I take before buying/renting
3 February 2016 | 2 replies
Hi all,What kind of legal protection/steps should I seek before buying a possible rental or property? 
Steven Paul $1000
5 February 2016 | 8 replies
Even better, talk to your family & friends to see if any of them have connections in the local legal/real estate world.
Willny Guifarro Seller financing Deal in Coconut Creek
3 February 2016 | 1 reply
The property can easily rent for $1800 a month.I was wondering if there would be a way for me to go into the deal and have it cash flow, pay down the loan without me getting into any legal trouble ?
Orlando Ordonez How do I take possession after tax sale in Texas?
30 December 2016 | 8 replies
If it turns out nobody is in there then you can hire a locksmith to get in and change the locks.I wouldn't put any utilities for the property in your name until you figure out who is in there and are able to legally get them out.  
Shawn Munoz Moving out and renting
3 February 2016 | 1 reply
So from a legal stand point, yes it is wrong and probably fraud if you had the intent to not live there 12 months.