All Forum Posts by: Craig Norris

Hi all,

I just came across this video of a property manager profanely laying into a tenant who requested the company perform repairs to his washer/dryer Here.

I'd find new property management if he managed my units! Anyone else?

@Bill Paesano she is the owner on title. 

Hi all,

I have a potential seller who is clearly mentally ill. I've talked to her on the phone a couple of times and it's certainly interesting each time. 

Obviously, entering into a contract with someone who's not of sound mind is questionable. Worse, entering into a contract with someone who isn't competent leaves me prone to a voidable contract after the transaction has taken place.

Options I'm considering:

1. Ask her if she has an adviser, attorney, or other person who acts in her interest. Contact that person and conduct the transaction through the two of them. 

2. Hire an (ethical) attorney to conduct the transaction on my behalf (which I would do for #1 as well).

3. Scrapping the whole thing before I get too deep.

All advice is appreciated.

Best regards,

Craig Norris

My wife and I are both pursuing our requisite Real Estate licenses here in California. 

The question is, should both of us pursue our brokers licenses? 

Are there any notable advantages to both of us being brokers? We don't plan on representing buyers or sellers like a typical Broker/Salesperson arrangement. Any input is appreciated!

Hi all,

How many agents are using HD video to market their properties? If so, what are you looking for in the finished product? 

Best,

Craig

@Brian Gibbons He has nothing signed. Absolutely 0 equitable interest in the property, no contract, nothing. He's simply advertising a preforeclosure using a single photo taken from Google Maps.

@Adam Pierce I'd prefer to present all-cash buyers to a seller. It usually helps close a deal faster.

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Just called an underpriced listing on Craigslist, and was put through to someone from this company. I guess they market properties through Craigslist and their website that are in preforeclosure, but they have no equitable interest in the property. Guy told me I would "save the day" and had the option to either buy outright, or enter a 1-5 year lease option. Sounds like a sandwich lease option maybe? Any thoughts?

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