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Marc Cha First Attorney Letter as Landlord - Fight Nuisance Complaint or Facilitate Move-Out?
28 September 2025 | 5 replies
Stick to neutral language: “They’re relocating voluntarily.”Management company: Good idea to hand over after this is done—they’ll know how to handle neighbor complaints.Bottom Line / Simple PlanPull the police report Monday.Offer tenants a smooth exit and maybe a small move-out incentive.Send a short, factual response to the attorney (you or a lawyer).File a claim for the fence damage separately.Don’t get pulled into neighbor drama or racism dispute.If the tenants leave soon, the nuisance claim likely fizzles—especially with no documented pattern and no police involvement besides the visitor’s arrest.
Isis Benson Newbie from New York
7 October 2025 | 18 replies
That long-term planner energy is exactly what makes great investors and even greater leaders.Your global perspective is powerful — especially with your language background and community throughout the EU.
John Armstrong Shared Home Equity Agreement Advise
8 September 2025 | 0 replies
Term SheetInvestor Contribution $281,494Use of Funds Escrowed and disbursed directly to lienholders to ensure title clearanceProperty Valuation Floor 700,000.00Investor Equity Share 40% of net appreciation above valuation floor, payable at exitExit Trigger Sale, refinance, or 10-year maturity (whichever occurs first)Security Instrument Recorded HEA agreement, subordinate to primary mortgage ($306,020)Investor Position Subordinate to mortgage; senior to seller equityClosing Timeline 30–45 days from investor commitmentDue Diligence Access Full access to property disclosures, listing activity, and lien documentation.Strategic RationaleLast 12 months: ~8.68% appreciation—slightly above national averageLatest quarter: ~1.61%, which annualizes to 6.61%High Equity Potential: Estimated $281K in equity post-lien clearance.Market Momentum: Active listing with strong visibility and buyer interest.Risk Mitigation: Investor position secured by recorded agreement and valuation floor.Resulting in liens of $281,494 (investor) and $306,020 (Mortgage) is $587,514Yearly Breakdown:Year 1:Property Value: $700,000 × 1.06 = $742,000Net Appreciation: $742,000 - $700,000 = $42,000Investor's Share: $42,000 × 0.40 = $16,800Year 2:Property Value: $742,000 × 1.06 = $786,520Net Appreciation: $786,520 - $700,000 = $86,520Investor's Share: $86,520 × 0.40 = $34,608Year 3:Property Value: $786,520 × 1.06 = $833,711.20Net Appreciation: $833,711.20 - $700,000 = $133,711.20Investor's Share: $133,711.20 × 0.40 = $53,484.48Year 4:Property Value: $833,711.20 × 1.06 = $883,733.87Net Appreciation: $883,733.87 - $700,000 = $183,733.87Investor's Share: $183,733.87 × 0.40 = $73,493.55Year 5:Property Value: $883,733.87 × 1.06 = $936,757.90Net Appreciation: $936,757.90 - $700,000 = $236,757.90Investor's Share: $236,757.90 × 0.40 = $94,703.16Year 6:Property Value: $936,757.90 × 1.06 = $992,963.37Net Appreciation: $992,963.37 - $700,000 = $292,963.37Investor's Share: $292,963.37 × 0.40 = $117,185.35Year 7:Property Value: $992,963.37 × 1.06 = $1,052,541.18Net Appreciation: $1,052,541.18 - $700,000 = $352,541.18Investor's Share: $352,541.18 × 0.40 = $141,016.47Year 8:Property Value: $1,052,541.18 × 1.06 = $1,115,693.65Net Appreciation: $1,115,693.65 - $700,000 = $415,693.65Investor's Share: $415,693.65 × 0.40 = $166,277.46Year 9:Property Value: $1,115,693.65 × 1.06 = $1,182,635.27Net Appreciation: $1,182,635.27 - $700,000 = $482,635.27Investor's Share: $482,635.27 × 0.40 = $193,054.11Year 10:Property Value: $1,182,635.27 × 1.06 = $1,253,593.39Net Appreciation: $1,253,593.39 - $700,000 = $553,593.39Investor's Share: $553,593.39 × 0.40 = $221,437.36
Pixel Rogue Seeking layman translation of the following legal advice.
28 September 2025 | 2 replies
Agr. should include a general release.”This just means the settlement agreement (the new doc you’re signing to undo the original deal) should have language saying both sides release each other from any claims tied to this agreement.
Eli Ling bathroom leak and ceiling
1 October 2025 | 2 replies
my question is can i write to her let her know directly how am i going to deal with mold killer and clean the area or should i be careful with my languages
Adam Macias Why I don't think you should depend on commission sharing for leads...
11 September 2025 | 0 replies
I think the simplest way to say this is with a commission sharing modelyou have to go through more leads than with just paying up front.Usually when it's commission sharing leads there's less of a vetting process,brand credibility, trust, and ease of conversation going into the lead.As long as the company is a viable one with a great reputation,there should be no issue taking a chance on paying for leads up front.Another question in mind is what's your confidence level when speaking with leads?
Christopher Rubio What’s the #1 Action You Took Early On That Moved the Needle in Your Investing Journe
5 October 2025 | 36 replies
@Eric Gerakos Thanks for sharing your perspective — that’s a great track record, and it’s encouraging to hear how focusing on better quality properties has worked out over the long term.
Alex Larcheveque Would You Use AI to Analyze Rental or Flip Properties? 🤨
6 October 2025 | 8 replies
But if you can make it hyper-local, customizable, and dead simple to use, then it’s less about competing with ChatGPT and more about giving investors a tool that speaks their language in their market.Curious — how are you thinking about the renovation cost side?
Tim Rogers Another Real Estate Professional Status Question
24 September 2025 | 18 replies
The IRS language is so very vague in some areas.  
Shane Bishop Internet and Utilities for Mid-Term Rentals
8 October 2025 | 11 replies
Just make sure you have the right language in your lease for this.