Yuriy Tymoshenko
IRS Tax Bill: after all these years
After 3 years, IRS has figured out that I owe they some money. They send me a tax bill claiming that I owe them $500 from 3 years ago. IRS is claiming that I made and didn't declare capital gains in 2010.
I a...
Ivan Cortez
Inherited Tenants - How to Introduce Yourself
I have entered into a contract to purchase my initial duplex and anticipate acquiring two tenants who have occupied the property for a significant period of time. Currently, both tenants are on month-to-month leases, ...
Ed Long
How Do You Decide If a Borrower Is a Good Fit?
When you’re deciding whether to lend to someone, what do you look at first? Is it their credit score, their track record with loans, or the investment they’re trying to fund? Do you rely more on the deal itself or the...
Stephen Neto
First Deal with Bank - So many hurdles - Other options
I just completed my first 3 family purchase with a mortgage broker my real estate agent recommended. I was frustrated with all the financial documents they needed to see. Here I am putting down 25% of my money, have ...
Kyle J.
Florida passes new law on Emotional Support Animals
Florida recently passed a new law to crack down on all the tenants who were taking advantage of how easy it is to pay a small fee to an online company they never even have to meet with to get their pets registered as ...
Jamie Blair
Purchasing a property: rent that was listed doesn't match lease!
Hi All! I'm getting into the detail/documents of the most recent property that I'm in the process of purchasing (in Ontario!), and I've came across a small discrepancy. The MLS advertised rent, and the rent that was l...
Nancy Miller
Psycho resident in condo -how to handle?
Does anyone know the best way of handling a threatening psychotic neighbor who lives in a condo building with you? Death threats were recently made against us and we have been harassed/threatened by this person a coup...
Ellen Womack
When is a Lawyer Needed
Anyone who could answer this question, please feel free to chime in. I am in the middle of evicting a tenant for non-payment and also trashing my property. I was told that it is never a good idea to appear in an evict...
Rafael Floresta
Help me figure out the BS charges on the closing costs my mortgage:
Here is a scan of my closing costs. I know a lot of those are legit, but the settlement charge seems really high, and also the survey. And the Document preparation fee, seems BS. I am already paying for real estate a...
Jay Hinrichs
ON line Notary
Just did my second on line Notary as seller.. This is a nice service . I understand most East coast and mid west sellers and buyers insist on going to the closing office and sitting around a table.. I NEVER ever go ...