All Forum Posts by: Lauren B.

@John Underwood

This would really eat at me, too.

Despite knowing that the law allows the tenants attorney to delay until August, have you tried moving forward with the eviction anyway?

I don’t know how things operate in SC but Im in N.C. and magistrates handle evictions / small claims here.

And from my one experience with an attorney for a tenant who requested a continuance, it seems the magistrate didn’t like granting them. (He called me to ask if I’d agree to the continuance bc the lawyer had a doc appt and I said “sure no problem... “ magistrate said “we don’t usually grant a continuance” and I said, “oh yes - right , of course , no I don’t want to continue it” .....

Tenant showed up w no lawyer and lost.

I know you’re a very experienced landlord. But also, finding an attorney your clients attorney is willing to play ball with might be your only hope. That attorney won’t ruin his relationships with others over one tiny case.

@Sinil Kim see if beenverified or similar skiptracing services have an API to automate matching addresses / owners and emails.

@James Gleeson my local credit union refi'Ed my HML after two months. They had no seasoning. Call small local banks and credit unions.

@Garhett Langer

Don’t be embarrassed to be a compassionate human being. I have had two evictions , one was a holdover after purchasing a foreclosure ; both ended on good terms because I treated them with compassion despite remaining firm.

One one, the guy had a lawyer (hired by someone else not the tenant) and the lawyer appealed eviction which would have dragged it on for months. By treating them tenant with compassion and understanding, he ignored the lawyer, went down to the courthouse and dropped the appeal.

Being compassionate and understanding is where I feel I gain an advantage with people and it’s authentic. it gives me fantastic deals when someone seeing that you’re actually trying to help. Granted, as many have said, there are plenty who won’t help themselves and they shut down in denial, and I just move on to someone else.

@Jason Krawitz

Sounds like a great day!!! And it sounds like you have great people skills. A true advantage!

My only $.02 - on first lead, she may not be able to sell if she’s still in bankruptcy proceedings.

This strategy works for me. Keep on it.

@Jeff Cagle

I got the impression that the investor purchased the 1st note, (“took control”) , screwed the seller and second lien holder by convincing the seller to sell sub-2, then intentionally defaulting and foreclosing to eliminate 2nd.

“ You are caught between trying to sacrifice the feel good moments in order to save and get ahead, OR spend a little for some content and happiness through out your day. The 'sacrifice' will be worth your TYME & MUNNY that you work so hard for. “

I’m all for spending a little to get some content and happiness throughout my day. That’s why I work hard - to enjoy today. Tomorrow is not a guarantee.

My personal approach is to plan for the long term AND enjoy life now. I’ll buy the $80 dinner and enjoy it with friends , because I can and it brings me joy.

That is why I work hard.

@Jason Coleman please don’t rely on the “advice” given on the Internet by strangers. Consult a lawyer. Assuming your property is in NC , This LAW may be relevant to your situation ;

§ 42-45.1. Early termination of rental agreement by victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

(a) Any protected tenant may terminate his or her rental agreement for a dwelling unit by providing the landlord with a written notice of termination to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 30 days after the landlord's receipt of the notice. The notice to the landlord shall be accompanied by either: (i) a copy of a valid order of protection issued by a court pursuant to Chapter 50B or 50C of the General Statutes, other than an ex parte order, (ii) a criminal order that restrains a person from contact with a protected tenant, or (iii) a valid Address Confidentiality Program card issued pursuant to G.S. 15C-4 to the victim or a minor member of the tenant's household. A victim of domestic violence or sexual assault must submit a copy of a safety plan with the notice to terminate. The safety plan, dated during the term of the tenancy to be terminated, must be provided by a domestic violence or sexual assault program which substantially complies with the requirements set forth in G.S. 50B-9 and must recommend relocation of the protected tenant.

(b) Upon termination of a rental agreement under this section, the tenant who is released from the rental agreement pursuant to subsection (a) of this section is liable for the rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination and payable at the time that would have been required by the terms of the rental agreement. The tenant is not liable for any other rent or fees due only to the early termination of the tenancy. If, pursuant to this section, a tenant terminates the rental agreement 14 days or more before occupancy, the tenant is not subject to any damages or penalties.

(c) Notwithstanding the release of a protected tenant from a rental agreement under subsection (a) of this section, or the exclusion of a perpetrator of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking by court order, if there are any remaining tenants residing in the dwelling unit, the tenancy shall continue for those tenants. The perpetrator who has been excluded from the dwelling unit under court order remains liable under the lease with any other tenant of the dwelling unit for rent or damages to the dwelling unit.

(d) The provisions of this section may not be waived or modified by agreement of the parties. (2005-423, s. 7.)

@Steve Stanley in my area laminate is less expensive than LVP. Checkout Costco for cheap laminate flooring. If you have sheet vinyl in bathroom you can put LVP over top if the sheet vinyl isn’t cracked.

@Jessica Kirby

Is this a flip? Have you asked seller for a credit / partial credit?