John Franczyk
Abstract of Title Question - New York State
My elderly mom in New York State is selling her house. My sister (who lives near her) is helping her with that sale. The lawyer my sister retained asked if we had a copy of the abstract of title from when my mom and ...
Benjamin Spaulding
Tax Deed Auction Questions (New York State)
I am considering purchasing a tax deed property at an upcoming auction in my area (Western NY). I have a couple questions that I am wondering if someone could shed light on. 1. What happens to any existing liens again...
Angie Williams
Outstanding New York State Licensed Contractor Reference
Amazing contractor I have to pay it forward to for all his and his teams work on my properties. JR. Restorations is the company I have used for years for my properties.
Family owned, great pricing, great time manag...
Rueben Pacheco
Best HELOC banks for New York State
Im looking to apply for a HELOC and I was wondering if anyone could suggest any banks theyve had experience with that they liked? Also is there any benefit in pursuing a HELOC from the same bank that holds your mortga...
Account Closed
New York State Restriction of Landlord Rights: Summary
I am bringing you this information directly from the summary of provisions outlined in the bill that just passed entitled "The statewide housing security and Tenant protection act of 2019". Please note this is...
Joe P.
Is an attorney required in New York State?
I buy and sell vacant land in Pennsylvania. Many of the properties I purchase are less than $2k. For this reason it often does not make sense for me to hire an attorney/title company and purchase title insurance. M...
Tim Jett
New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Is any one familiar with the NYS ERA Program? I have a Section 8 tenant that is behind on their portion of rent, approximately 2 months, and has applied for the NYS ERAP. The ERAP is an economic relief program to assi...
BB Liu
From a lawyer: Mechanics Liens (New York State)
Hi BP community.I am a relatively new real estate investor, but I have been a full-time attorney (litigator) for almost a decade. I am about to start my first flip, and had done research into what to do if a mechani...
Suzette Morgan
Tenant screening fee limit in New York State
It was brought to my attention today that New York State recently changed the rental laws and landlords are limited to charging $20 for background checks. I'm renting out my sfh and was planning on using Cozy for ten...
Remi Oguntoye
Registering an Existing LLC in New York State
Hi BP,I am going through the motions of registering my existing North Carolina llc in New York. I don't want to "expand operations", but the State Dept makes it unclear as to whether there is an option for simply tran...