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Neela David Where should I run the report?
13 May 2025 | 4 replies
@Kerlous Tadres Thanks for the info...when you indicated "signed tenant consent", is this typically a legal document or can it be something that is informal that can be created with the help of AI, doc templates etc.
Ciro Antonio Martínez Morales 5. Ejido Land in Mexico: The Hidden Danger Foreign Investors Need to Understand
7 May 2025 | 0 replies
.⚠️ Here's why it's so risky:Even though a 1992 constitutional reform made it possible to convert ejido land into private property, the process is:Highly regulated and bureaucraticRequires full consent of the ejido assemblyInvolves multiple legal steps: parcel certification, individual title issuance, and formal registrationMust be fully titled and registered before any sale to a foreignerBuying land that hasn’t gone through that process is like buying a car without a VIN number — you might be driving it now, but you don’t own it, and you can’t sell it.🚨 Real talk:📍 I’ve seen investors fall for “insider deals” in jungle areas of Tulum, buying ejido land from locals who promised “the title is coming.”📍 Years later, they’re stuck with land they can’t register, build on, or sell — and in some cases, the ejido reclaimed it altogether.So what should you do?
Edward Schenkel Ask An Attorney Anything About Real Estate Law
6 May 2025 | 224 replies
Provision re Improvements - State what improvements, if any, tenant is allowed to make and whether landlord's consent is required. 5.
Eshe Harvey Two Minds or Too much risk?
2 May 2025 | 3 replies
., requiring written consent of all parties).Assignment: State whether a party can assign their interest in the JV to a third party without consent from the other parties.Right of First Refusal (ROFR): If one party wishes to exit, the other party may have the first opportunity to purchase their stake.Buy-Sell Agreement: If disputes arise or a partner wants out, a buy-sell agreement can dictate how their interest is valued and bought out.13.
Ying Tang Would You Buy a House with an Existing Lease?
5 May 2025 | 42 replies
McCaffrey a seller can't share a tenant's confidential information without the tenant's written consent - which the tenant has no legal requirement to give!
Spencer Hunter Furnished Finder problems
29 April 2025 | 3 replies
Turns out, the law is even stronger now than it used to be — specifically requiring "clear and conspicuous" disclosures and "express informed consent" for auto-renewals.So even if it’s not fraud, it is illegal — again, IMHO.At this point, I’ve spent far more than $179 worth of time on this, but this is now a hill I’m willing to die on.
Jamaal Smith Dallas Appraisal Protest — Take Offer or Keep Fighting?
27 April 2025 | 2 replies
Hey everyone, I’m a landlord in Dallas County and recently submitted evidence to protest my 2025 property valuation with the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD).The initial valuation was $690,770, and I just received an email offering a reduced value of $650,000 if I respond with consent.
Gavin Henry Credit Report and Background
22 April 2025 | 9 replies
Privacy and Fair Housing Laws: Tenant credit reports and background checks contain sensitive personal information, and under the Fair Housing Act and privacy laws, landlords are generally prohibited from receiving this kind of detailed information directly unless the prospective tenant has given explicit consent.
Kristin Hayles Question about the wholesaling process
21 April 2025 | 8 replies
Use a Cash Offer + Assignment ClauseSubmit your offer as “Cash” (no financing addendum needed), and include this in the contract:“Buyer may assign this contract without the prior written consent of Seller.”This keeps your offer clean and allows you to assign it to an end buyer later.Get a Proof of Funds Letter (From a Partner or Lender)Even if you don’t have cash yourself, you can use:A hard money lenderA transactional funding companyA private investor partnerOnline services offering “POF letters”This helps satisfy sellers or agents who require it. 
Jared Stong Cold Calling - Ethical? Legal?
13 April 2025 | 11 replies
Those will usually require some sort of consent, either written or oral depending on the details.