Brianna Salas
Appraisal Question on Low Income Comps
Question for appraisers or anyone who has knowledge on this type of situation:
We purchased a home at a trustee sale and learned after there was a Housing Authority Restriction. It essentially stated that the home wa...
John Acheson
How to close a FBSO Contract to sell land all cash w/o lawyer?
CORRECTION: FSBOHave an interested buyer that would like to move forward and buy our land in mine and my wife's name but we have misplaced our deed. We know the tax plot ID but the land does NOT have an address so how...
Adam Querbach
Building a Tri-plex in Texas - W
I own a .67 acre lot just outside of Austin, TX , technically just outside the Buda,TX city limit. My lot is adjacent to the city limit line, but I am technically in Hays county. It is a long football field shape l...
Steven Leigh
"Hiring" an agent to do research for me
I'm considering finding a fairly new agent who might have extra time and need extra income to do some research for me on MLS. This would be things like finding recent cash purchases and sending me the agents who were ...
Aimee Hamza
Owner does not want to rent to roommates
Hello all! I'm a Realtor in Austin, TX and have had this come up a few times over the years. I'm wondering if it is legal for me (as the lease listing agent) to refuse applicants just because they are roommates. Would...
Elliot Rudmann
Will Chicago Legalize Coach Houses / Adopt a pro-ADU policy?
Chicago investors/landlords: I'm curious to know what your thoughts are on this potential change. Mayor Emanuel’s latest five-year housing plan (passed in December by the City Council) included a section that mentione...
Ceasar G.
Replatting a house with a mortgage
Would it be legal to replat House lot into 2? I recently bought some lots next door to a house i own and and need 4ft from my house lot to make extra lot. But I have a mortgage and dont want to refinance. Is it legal ...
John Underwood
No tax on Tips for Rental Income
So, when Trump changes to no tax on tips I feel inclined to change my rental income structure.50% reduction in rent.Previous 50% made up from a mandatory nontaxable tip. This will be for my excellent service as a lan...
Mindy Jensen
New Build on former Iron Foundry. What Questions do I ask?
OK, not me but a friend is buying a new build that is being built on a former Iron Foundry site.
My environmental engineer friend said to ask for the Closure Report and get a copy of the Clean Closure Letter.
Any ot...
Shawn York
Number of Occupants/Guests
Does anyone have any language they use in their lease to limit the number of "guests"? I can't imagine that I'm the only person that's ever come up against this situation, but I've looked fairly extensively and I've s...