Matt Vezina
Why do so many lenders exclude Vermont?
Not that the answer will change anything just bugs my curious mind.. looking at all options as I head towards a first purchase in the spring and it seems like private money is effectively not on the list for any terms...
Jeff Lehman
Contractor breach of contract in Pennsylvania
Hello everyone,I'm looking for a little advice in dealing with a contractor. I hired a guy to do some concrete work on a wall that I have at one of my rental properties and he initially gave me a start date of 30 days...
Robert Lindsley
Summary of landlord-tenant code in CT
Hi there,I'm getting ready to set up a lease with my first new tenant in Connecticut and I'm getting my disclosures together. There's one disclosure I don't understand -- I even called the Attorney General's office b...
Lauren W.
PA Laws
Where can I find the Pennsylvania laws that I need to know as a landlord? I have seen people talk about downloading and printing them as a reference but I haven't been able to come across anything solid. Thank you
Kristian L.
Collateral as a private lender
Hi. Can anyone recommend a foreclosure attorney? - Some of the questions I have: As a PML, what is the difference if I get collateral in an investment property or a primary residence. I hear that it can be harder to f...
Nancy Allen
Finding & Working with Contractors
I have been reading the posts about working with contractors and would like some additional information on:- What are some key questions to ask a contractor you are considering for your project?- What red flags do you...
Account Closed
Justice Department Says It Will Reopen Inquiry Into Realtor Trade Group
Justice Department Says It Will Reopen Inquiry Into Realtor Trade Group
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia made a ruling that opens the door for a renewed investigation into the Nationa...
Don Konipol
Two Distinct Categories of Non Performing Notes
In the commercial mortgage space we have found that NPN investments can be divided between
(1) purchasing NPNs in which we’ve had no or minimal contact with the borrower, and
(2) purchasing NPNs in which we’ve worke...
Brian Gibbons
News - "CFPB Announces 'Toolkit For Home Borrowers' "
http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201503_cfpb_you...CFPB releases 'Know Before You Owe' shopping toolkitDesigned to help buy a homeMarch 31, 2015In light of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s “Know Before You...
Michael Taylor
Tenant Cried Fraud to get her rent back! Rent Charge Back
I am not sure if this post is me just venting, or use it as a warning to other landlords. I had a tenant whose business was shut down by the city of Chicago for unlawful activity in my commercial unit, to dispute th...