Will having a legal basement in-law cost more for taxes and homeowners ins.??? We don’t plan on renting it out, we want it for extra living space...The house is in Providence...

Hi BPs!I need your feedback on this.  So I've applied for a mortgage loan.  The investment property is in Illinois, a 3/2 house.  It appears that I've passed all the requirements from the underwriter except for one th...

if so, what title companies do it and if not what ways can I get around it

I would like to deny an applicant based on a reference from a previous LL. He believed the tenant was involved in illigal activity. The LL asked me not to disclose that he provided the information. Question: Can...

I recently purchased a legal 2 family house that is setup as 3, My brother will be living in the illegal unit for free as he will be managing the property. What are my options for handling utilites for the illegal ...

I'm seeking a real estate lawyer (legal advice) who is able to write a letter (at minimum) on my behalf to a seller who is currently out of contract on a SFH in the Tukwila area (purchased off MLS through a licensed R...

I am looking at 2-unit apartment buildings and many of them have a "3rd" unit as a garden or basement.  Because they are out of compliance with zoning, it seems that there could be some exposure to city violations, et...

Hey everyone I am currently in the process of looking for my first deal. Ideally, I would love for it to be a house-hack that allows me to live for much cheaper especially because I am in an expensive market (Long Isl...

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I'm a General Contractor, doing business as an LLC in Spokane, WA and I'm interested in knowing what legal entity works best for doing business in real estate - flipping houses. Especially in consideration o...

Hoping that someone here can recommend legal or consulting help for a tenant situation in a rent-controlled unit in Berkeley.  My daughter has been renting a studio in a 5-unit converted SFH for the past four years.  ...