Shari Posey
What if seller won't leave after close of escrow? (CA)
Would one have to evict a seller who won't leave on the day it closes escrow (as the contract states) or is there a simpler legal method? This is question pertains to sellers in a short sale transaction who have no mo...
Nasar Elarabi
HOME VESTORS ATTORNEY SENT ME A CERTIFIED LETTER
Today the mail lady came to give me a certified letter. I signed for it and opened it immediately. It was a letter from Homevestor's attorney. The attorney stated that I was in violation of Unauthorized use of Int...
Tiese C.
Can a short sale be wholesaled???
I saw a listing on the MLS for a property that is accepting all short sale offers. My first question is...can a short sale be wholesaled? If so, do I have to tell the lender or bank that I plan to wholesale the prope...
Wade Sikkink
Renting to a felon
A guy called me yesterday and asked about an apartment we have for rent. I gave him the info then he asked, "Do you rent to felons?"
I was a little surprised and responded, "What do you mean?"
He expla...
Jay Hinrichs
Medical Marajuana
Anyone looking at buying acreage and then leasing to those that grow MM
We have looked at some warehouses here in Oregon and Washington.
I know the Denver guys have green light.
Just curious about...
Juan Pernas
Wholesalers who say they're doing a "service" or "favor"
When you have a seller with a dilapidated house that is worth 80k as is, and you're offering them 40k, are you really doing them a favor? I understand the idea of unloading their burden.. but realistically they are be...
JD Martin
The psychology of "Do it yourself"
I'm interested to see what some other, more experienced REI say about this concept.I have always been a DIY guy. I built my own house - literally, built my own house, contracting out just a few parts of the job - and ...
Account Closed
19 Year Old Mechanic by Day, Real Estate Aspirer by Night
Hey everyone!
I posted a while back about my hopes of house hacking soon in order to get started in real estate and I received a lot of great advice. Just a little recap: I am located in Kansas City and work full tim...
Nat C.
Another day, another shonky contractor
I have been using Thumbtack to find various professional for hire. Thumbtack is similar to Angies List and Home Advisor. I placed an ad for a HVAC technician. I offered $250 for installation on each AC unit stating th...
Account Closed
PWND? Found out "low income" tenants make more than me.
I inherited tenants at a duplex I bought in February. Both units had low income racial minority families with school-aged children. (Race is relevant because I'm white, and there's a well-publicized issue in Portland...