John Martin
Are spouse's assets protected without an LLC?
Hello BP,I'm looking to start my adventure into rental real estate investing and had a question about using an LLC. I would like to avoid using one until I've got a couple of properties under my belt as I'd intend on...
Dominic Bouchard
What was your biggest legal issue in your career in real estate?
Hi everyone,I'm doing a little survey for an article I'm currently writing. What was your biggest legal issue in your career as a real estate investor and how you could have prevented it? It might help new investors t...
Michael Sheridan
Should we use LLC or LLP for business structure
My friend and I are getting rental property and we plan on splitting everything (all costs and profits). Should we use LLC or is LLP also ok?
Kimberly T.
Can you charge a different application fee for a married couple versus 2 individuals?
I'm researching PMs in other markets we're considering buying in, and have seen some PM sites with info for prospective tenants. When I look at their apps, I have seen some with the following type of set up:
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David Smith
Purchasing at auction in Oregon
So far, so good. Bought splendid home at sheriff's auction after foreclosure; now (in Oregon, at least) the previous owner has 180 days to redeem the property, paying me (via the Sheriff, I guess) the auction price p...
Enrique Caceres Jr
To LLC or not to LLC... that is the question.
I'm an investor that's recently been asked to advise my in-laws on how to manage their commercial property on Staten Island, NY. My father in-law had a medical practice which he retired from and currently owns the pro...
Steve Roberts
Can a Wholesaler list contracted property on MLS?
I am a Wholesaler in Real Estate, if i have a property under contract with an equitable interest, can i list the property on MLS even if I am not the owner. If the answer is NO, where is the law? This is in Texas. P...
Brian Pendergraft
Real Estate Business Law & Closing Attorney Licensed in DC & MD
Hello Bigger Pocketers!I am a real estate business law and closing attorney licensed to practice law in DC & MD. My interest in helping real estate businesses started by helping landlords evict bad tenants. I no...
Jeffrey A. Rupertus
How to prepare for lead dust wipe test in old bldgs, Philadelphia
Hello,With the new laws in Philadelphia, more properties we manage are being required to have a lead dust wipe test prior to having the owners being able to renew their rental license. We've agreed to help the owners ...
James R. Copeland
Is it worthwhile to become a property manager?
Im considering getting some formal training as a property manager in order to save money on the management side as well as just learn some landlord law and whatnot. Im also hoping it might help me discern good manager...