Rich Johnson
Certificate of Occupancy when buying As Is
Hello,I found in my area that when real estate is sold or even rented it needs a clean Certificate of Occupancy first. I see homes are also listed as being sold "as is". What exactly is the "as is" since no matter w...
Ryan Cheung
Please help me analyze this deal!
Hello,I am currently looking to invest in my first multi family apartment. I found a fourplex in Union City, NJ. Each unit has 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom. I would love to get some feedback on the deal. I am going to fin...
J Scott
Banks Are Idiots
Here's a fun story...it's long, but I think you'll get a good chuckle:
We have a short sale under contract, and there are two mortgages on the property, both held by Chase Bank. To get the short sale approved, there...
Harrison Painter
Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
Does anybody know if something comparable to the "Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009" was hidden in the stimulus package?
I had a few weird emails this morning about gun control and thought...
Jamal L.
increase in water bill can possibly affect returns
DPW Requests Hearing to ReviewWater/Sewer Rate Adjustments, New Rate StructureMinimum Billing Out, Monthly Billing In The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is proposing a three-year package of single-di...
Grace Fukuda
I am closing a duplex this week! some concerns. suggestions?
Hello!
My 4th rental property is finally closing this week!
This a duplex, 1600sq, one unit is located 1st
level, and the other unit is located 2nd level. The utility work has not been separated yet which I am goin...
Will Gaston
What Are the Repercussions of Filing a Title Insurance Claim?
All:I've recently purchased a property in Columbia, South Carolina that I thought was three legal units; a duplex with a detached guest house. The Zoning department is now saying that the guest house is not to be rent...
Dan Madden
Covenant Deed from Fannie Mae?
I just received the title work for a cottage I'm purchasing owned by Fannie Mae. The cottage is located in Northern Michigan. The Schedule B-1 requirements include this clause:7. Covenant Deed from recited owner to...
Viet Hoang
How do I find GCs that will work within an investor budget?
I'm looking for a general contractor in Jersey City, NJ to do a full gut renovation for a 707 sqft rental property.How do I get "Investor Pricing" vs "Retail Pricing" from GCs? The bids I'm receiving vary wildly.Bid #...
Kiran K.
Neighbors blocking driveway, no HOA
My tenant reported tha neighbors are blocking driveway with their vehicles or trash can etc. Tenant and I informed the neighbors but no change. Property doesn't have HOA, how do I handle these neighbors.