All Forum Posts by: Bryan Sinegal

Hello,I'm hoping someone can recommend an attorney here in Atlanta that can work through title issues, we are ready to close on a deal but we ran into an issue where her brother who has interest In the property passed away and we are now trying to locate his Ex wife And kids Any suggestions Would be great We've already tried several options of skip trace And working with the family to see if they know anything about their whereabouts 

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Michael Quarles That is outstanding feedback, thanks for sharing.

Good afternoon! I have 3 quick questions I'm hoping some of you can help with. Feel free to respond to just one or all 3 if you like:

1. Can anyone in the Atlanta area recommend a great general contractor (reliable, timely, affordable, communicative)?

2. Does anyone have a basic contract layout between homeowners and contractors you can share with me?

3. For 203k renovation loans, any tips/suggestions for dealing with disbursement of funds when check is in both my name and contractor's name? How do I prevent them for just taking off with the money?

Thanks! 

Good morning, looking to purchase first home.  Came across a home that is clearly vacant and dilapidated but not up for sale.  Any suggestions on how to find and contact the owners to see if they want to sell?  Thanks! 

Thanks for your response, Rafael!  I certainly  am open and available to give any time/skills/knowledge/connections I have in return.  I thought I implied it in my post, but I should have been more clear. Appreciate the feedback 

I have developed a passion for thoroughly understanding investing and real estate. I'm prepared to make my first investment from a credit/financial standpoint, but I want to ensure it's a sound decision. I feel I need guidance from someone local to get a better understanding of the market in my area. If anyone in the Atlanta area is interested in developing a mentor/networking relationship, feel free to reach out.

Thanks!

Hello,

Any advice on what happens in this scenario:

Seller agreed to 10-day due diligence, refused to give us access for 5 days.

We did not receive access until we sent notice that they were defaulting on agreement and that due diligence would be extended until access granted and that we did not intend to back out.

Finally received access to property on Day 5.  Completed inspection, rushed to get contractor quotes, etc. on Days 5-9 and requested extension. Declined.  Requested extension again on Day 10.  Declined on Day 11. Requested repairs and/or price reduction due to inspection results on Day 10.  Declined on Day 11. 

It is Day 11.  Since they did not respond to our requests/addendums on Day 10 and now have declined, are we entitled to back out and get earnest money back even though it is Day 11?  

They have expressed that they don't intend to sign off on release of earnest money.  We don't believe property will appraise for sale price.  Should we go through appraisal process and hope to receive earnest money back once appraisal comes back or cut our losses now and seek other options to get earnest money back through the courts?

Thanks very much! @Heather W.

Good morning! Can anyone recommend a good home inspector in the Atlanta area? 

Thanks! 

@Wayne Brooks on it!  I've sent email notice as you suggested hopefully we can get the ball rolling now!