John Matthews
Lead Safe vs. Lead Free
So my understanding was initially that in Philadelphia as a landlord you just needed to supply your tenants with the HUD "Protect your Family from Lead in your Home" Packet. I just came across this: http://www.phila.g...
Nick P.
Colorado Tax Liens - Why bother filing for treasurers deed?
So I have been deep diving into Colorado Tax Liens last 4 months. I understand you can begin the process to receive the treasurers deed at 2.5 years and in theory (excessively unlikely) receive the deed in 3 years ti...
Matt Zale
Long-term rental rate rule of thumb for owner-occupied
For some that are starting out in REI, the owner may have to occupy the rental property. Is there a rule of thumb on determining a rental rate for owner-occupied properties? Let's say the owner stays in the master bed...
Bienes Raices
Quantitative Easing
The Fed has announced it plans to buy $600 bn worth of bonds over the next several months to plug money into the system, stimulate lending, etc. Do you think QE2 will work, or just create inflation?
Jayson Greenblatt
Seller wants 30% down. Why?
I put an offer in on a property the other day, the asking price was 360k. I offered 345k with 25% down and a 6 month credit for non paying tenant since eviction courts are closed. Seller countered with he would accept...
Alec Anderson
Subject-to help with closing process
I'm trying to close my first subject-to deal and my title company is unfamiliar with the process. Being that it's my first one I'm not exactly sure how to explain it to them either. My understanding is that the proper...
Ryan Howell
When to call the listing agent...and when NOT
I want to give some perspective on this topic. I think I have a unique perspective, because I started out as an investor, then became an agent. Since a large portion of my business is working with investors, I eithe...
Jonas Grant
Residential lenders that will lend in first position @ 100%+ CLTV
For my primary residence in Nevada, I have a first mortgage with a main street lender, a HELOC second, and an SBA commercial loan lien as a third. The commercial lien is to satisfy SBA lending collateral requirements...
Luke Haverkamp
Is my property a TIC or Join Tenancy?
I'm sure this is an easy question for someone that knows their stuff, but how do I know if I property I bought recently with a business partner is held with joint tenancy or a TIC? I'm trying to figure out if that is ...
Allen Lucas
My Fiance's Mother Passed Without A Will
I'm confused on how to advise my fiancé. Her and her sister are now at odds over their childhood home. Her sister is attached to the property and wants to keep it. But their mom only owed less than $60k on the house b...