In order to put a mechanic lien on a property does a contract need to be written up?

Good afternoon. I am a mortgage broker in PA. I have a client who owns a residential property in FL. Typically his projects have been privately funded and smaller than this one. The private funding source STOPPED ...

Hi - What is the process for putting a mechanics lien on a property.?

Hi All,
Have a question regarding Contractor Mechanic's lien.
 Recently I had a painter paint an apartment for me and did a horrendous job. I decided not to further work with them. I was paying them labor only. They...

Hello Everyone,I'm a mechanical engineer from California who has been listening to the podcasts for a few months.I'm hoping to get involved in rental properties for extra cash flow - hoping to make my first purchase i...

I'm trying to find companies/contractors that offer "same day services" for electrical, plumbing and HVAC issues for when problems arise with my rental properties. I have my go to guys for remodeling projects but thes...

Seller disclosed to me he is in a dispute with a contractor. There is currently no lien on the property but I don’t want one to pop up after I buy it. The building is half vacant due to plumbing issues. The seller wa...

I'm about to make an offer on a multiple-property deal with seller financing and I have some questions. I assume if the deal gets accepted, I'll need to get a real estate lawyer but in the mean time, I'm thinking of t...

Looking at a few properties in Va. Done some research and found quite a few liens.1. Are mechanic liens required to paid or can be waived?2. How do I know the placement of a lien? First second etc.3. Average interest ...

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Part of the rehab will be dealing with many trades. Some are more professional than the other. My idea is I will never pay ahead of work done – that’s my only leverage I have. If ...