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All Forum Posts by: Luca Giani

Luca Giani has started 41 posts and replied 73 times.

Post: Books or online guide to master the residential RE transaction

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

Hello everyone,

I am looking for the best or your favorite book/pdf/online guide/tutorial to master the residential RE transaction from both sides (buyer and seller) as agent in California.

Any type of advice is welcome!

Post: Back out before the earnest money is wired

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

Hello,

My client changed his mind about the deal before the earnest money are wired to the escrow account.

Can he back out?

Thanks!

Post: 1 bed/1 bath vs. 2 bed/2 bath

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

@Clark Kirkpatrick thanks for the reply! Well it is Orange County, CA so you can rent out a room and bath (depending on the area) between 600 and 900. Monthly payment with 3% down is about 2300-2400, so realistically you have to pay out of pocket around 1600 to 1800 a month. And that’s almost your monthly payment if you buy a 1+1 with 3% down.

My question was more if it is a better investment in terms of appreciation to buy a 2+2 or 2+1 instead of a 1+1.

Post: 1 bed/1 bath vs. 2 bed/2 bath

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

What are your thoughts about 1bed/1bath condo versus 2bed/2bath?

My client is debated between buying a 2+2 and renting one of the room or buying a 1+1.

My take is that the price difference is too thin to justify the difference in utility and versatility. A no brainer to me: I would go just for a 2bed/2bath.

Thanks

Post: Foreclosed on Zillow

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

How do I get more info about property listed as foreclosed on Zillow? 

How long is going to take for a property to go live on the market after being foreclosed?

Thanks

Post: Would you consider buying a condo on land lease?

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

@Joe Homs Thanks a lot for the reply! That is what I thought but it is always good to get a second (and third, forth, fifth....) opinion!

Post: Divorce and Quitclaim Deed

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

@Amy Aziz Thanks for the reply! Here is the scenario: about to start the divorce process, he has a prenup, he has a "friendly" relationship with his future ex wife. He wants to buy now but he is debated if waiting instead for the whole dissolution process to be over. Any tips?

Post: Divorce and Quitclaim Deed

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

Hello everyone,

I am representing a buyer who is going through a divorce and he is considering buying now, before the process of the divorce has begun.

Does a quitclaim deed protect him in any possible case?

Thanks!

Post: Would you consider buying a condo on land lease?

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

Hi everyone,

me and one of my client are looking for condo in Orange County, California. There are several condo out here with land lease. 

Any of you have a good point why we should even consider to get a condo with land lease?

Thanks

Post: Commercial: how to get started?

Luca GianiPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 74
  • Votes 18

Hello everyone,

Never worked with commercial: any suggestions on webinars or books to get started?

Thanks!

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