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Eyal Goren Is Subto legal?
13 January 2025 | 20 replies
Just make sure you do it the legal way.
Ryan S. Advice on Specific Performance for Breach of Real Estate Contract
13 January 2025 | 33 replies
Mediators cannot impose binding decisions.
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Scott Johnson Scammed by "Estate Legal"
10 January 2025 | 0 replies
The caller, William Silva, claimed to be a salesperson for a company called “Estate Legal.”
William Fisher Figuring out percentages of contractor/ lender partnership
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
One common approach is to form a legal entity, such as an LLC, where both of you are equal partners.
Kyle Carter Ohio Legal Considerations for Rentals
3 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am about to buy my first property in Ohio and I would like to gain as much information as I can in regards to the different legal issues of which I can face in Ohio.
David Sohn Subto/Seller Finance Deal Question
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
If they have an legally binding agreement, you need to honor that agreement and pay the fee.If you failed to mention to the agent that they are going to get paid, and then explained how, of course they won't present the offer.
Phil Shelton Need Advice on Legalizing a Curb Cut for Parking
3 January 2025 | 3 replies
To legalize a curb cut in NYC, your first step is to hire a licensed architect or engineer.
Bryan Christopher Post sale - Buyer making legal threats about an appliance
11 January 2025 | 6 replies
A month post closing, the son of the buyer (mother) has written a "legal" request to have us buy him a new refrigerator.  
Sousie El Seeking Legal Advice on HOA and Water Damage Issue
2 January 2025 | 2 replies
It couldn't hurt to call a couple attorneys right away to see what they say in terms of cost and suggestions for dealing with this quickly.In terms of mitigating any legal issues with your tenant be sure you are documenting every conversation you have had with the HOA in terms of asking them to make the necessary repairs.