They’d been avoiding calls, ignoring letters, and living with this quiet dread that it was all too late.Here’s what struck me: once we walked through what foreclosure actually meant — the process, the timeline, and the possible solutions — their whole mindset changed.

You may a have a lower rate on the first mortgage if you have one but in 90% of the cases a cash out refinance is the better option.For one it allows you to have one mortgage and avoid multiple liens on title and multiple trade lines on credit.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

I’ve always been interested in the industry, but I’m finally taking the first steps to learn about it seriously.My goal is to build up my knowledge and skills with the hope of eventually turning real estate into a full-time career.I’d really appreciate any tips, resources, or advice from those of you who’ve been doing this for a while — especially on how you got started, what to avoid, and what helped you most early on.Looking forward to learning from you all and hopefully contributing as I grow! 

Use holding comp and Trust structure to avoid filing spousal partnership returns if possible.

It’s not perfect, but it gives you some protection.Bottom line — you’re not wrong to avoid cosigning on a collective loan, and if your HOA attorney is sharp, they can absolutely structure a dual-track solution so people who want to pay upfront can do so and avoid the financing drag.If you want a reference point, tell the board to ask their lender about a “segmented special assessment loan” — that’s the term most banks use for this kind of split structure.

Be sure to choose appliances from a line with readily available repair parts to avoid replacing appliances where a minor repair could have been performed with the right parts.

No there is no way to avoid transfer taxes in DC

I don't think it is even about avoiding turnover. 

I'm aware that Woodstock and Shandaken capped the non-resident STR permits, so I'm avoiding those areas.