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I am looking for a good RE lawyer on Oakland or the Bay Area. He should be able to create offers with creative financing for me and also help me with the closing. Any suggestions?Simon
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Hello there,Looking to create series LLC in Nevada (series state) for rentals located in NC (non-series state), and register in NC as foreign entity.Since NC does not recognize series LLC, I'm concerned that NC does n...
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Legally speaking: What duties can an unlicensed person perform in the area of residential property managementOn May 11, 2015 By Peg Ritenour, OAR Vice President of Legal Services/AdministrationThe OAR Legal Assistance...
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As a property manager, I am well aware of the challenges that arise from dealing with non-paying holdover tenants. This is a complex situation that demands a sensitive approach, a thorough grasp of legalities, and a s...
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I had a well though thought strategic default (under legal guidance) in 2010 on a residential RE property. Back then, the lawyer told me it would hurt me for only 3-5 years max. Well that is not the case at all, and...
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What does it takes to be a landlord? I want to own a duplex to begin with but I heard you have to hire landlord management? I'm not sure what that is. What do I have to go through to rent out the other half to someone?
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Hi everyone,I reside in Kitsap county. I recently purchased a duplex about 5 minutes away from where I currently live.My goal for the duplex is to furnish and rent to travel nurses/workers as it is very close to a lar...
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I rented an apartment ages ago. When I finished my lease and left, the landlord deducted an amount for professional cleaners from the security deposit, although I did not leave the place excessively filthy. Now, I am ...
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Hi, Looking for advice for my sister to get out of her lease before we contact the landlord again. Here's the situation: For the past few weeks, around midnight once or twice a week she thought she heard porn being ...
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Hello BP. I had a family friend approach me wanting to sell a town home he had as an investment property for a few years. He has fallen on hard times, the house is in a nice neighborhood but in need of repair and the ...