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Property management and HOAs
Below is an email I received this morning from my HOA regarding trash that had been left outside my rental property from a rehab I have been working on with my property management company... Thank you for making sure ...
Amy Lemaistre
Contractor not signing lien waiver even though he’s been paid
I submitted a lien waiver form to my contractor and have yet to receive the signed copy, it’s been 4 days. My lender is waiting on this to approve my reimbursement payment. I’ve sent emails and texts asking the contra...
ROB GRIFFIN
The Devil is in the details
When working with new investors, I find that often they are focused on how much money they will make or how much cash flow they will have at the end of the month. Obviously, this is why we are all in the business. Ho...
Danny Maller
About to close and discovered 3 hefty code violation fines
I was scheduled to close yesterday until my attorney discovered last minute that there were 3 building code violations on the property. It's a brick 2 flat with a finished garden unit in which I plan on occupying, unt...
Rob Beland
Assessor's Office Income & Expense Requests - MGL 38D Ch. 59
I'm curious to hear from other Massachusetts landlords that have received notice from their local assessor's office to fill out an income and expense report on your property. In Leominster, I receive these forms ev...
Andrew Jacobson
Wire earnest money before contract is executed
I had an offer "accepted." It is an REO that went into multiple offers and they have accepted my offer. The listing agent asked me to sign their contract documents, which is fine. They have asked me to submit the c...
Sushma Srivastava
Query About Bridgehouse America in colorado
Anybody can throw some insight about Bridgehouse America validity please, legit or scam?
Alex Zweydoff
Why Landlords and Investors Should Use a NARPM Member Property Manager
Being a landlord comes with various challenges and responsibilities. To manage properties effectively, ensure tenant satisfaction, maintain the property, and handle legal matters, hiring a property manager who is a ...
Mike Cumbie
MLS Clear Cooperation policy (NAR)
Personally not a fan of the new policy. If they want to dictate the "only" way to sell real estate perhaps they should make a flowchart so that it can all be done from overseas by call center representatives. I know o...
Jie Robbins
Harassment from the President of the Condo Association
We just bought a condo for rent a few months ago and has been constantly harassed by the president of the condo association. We received three fines, one of which was not even notified. We found out the third fine on ...