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Mike Nelson Do I have to have and/or assign in order for the contract to be assignable???
5 October 2011 | 6 replies
In fact, under contract law, most contracts are assignable unless there is a clause stating they are not.
J Day What are your late fees? For late rent?
4 October 2011 | 6 replies
Check your state laws, most of them set the maximum late fees.In Iowa, it's no more than $10 per day with a maximum monthly late fee of $40.
Anthony Henderson Essential for a successful Property Management Company
24 May 2012 | 13 replies
I say5 - very good handyman6 - first name basis with a very good local plumbing company, with 24hrs service.7 - familiarize yourself with eviction proceedings and laws in your area.8 - Have a robust website and make the tenants use that for complaints and repairs request during off hours.9 - make sure your fee is just your fee and make sure real estate owners pay for all repairs in your contract.
Jacob Reel How does my plan of action sound?
8 October 2011 | 17 replies
I don't want to..ya know...break any laws when I start out.
Account Closed Separate LLCs for brokerage and investment business
10 October 2011 | 6 replies
Nevada is a VERY good state for business entities - but then again, if you have business entities that own real estate, it is usually best to have the business entity formed in the state in which the real estate is located.Anyway - A Series LLC is a way to form "multiple" LLCs under a "parent" LLC, yet it is still only ONE business entity for state law purposes.
Paul OConnell How quickly can I refinance after a tax deed auction?
27 October 2011 | 6 replies
That would be your most likely source of funding for a fixer.Also, be very aware of any redemption periods that might apply (varies by state laws); if there is some redemption period, you might end up having to hold through the entire redemption period before you can get anybody to be willing to lend.
Allende Hernandez Seller Financing - Hard to get!
12 October 2011 | 15 replies
Probably if Fl has the same property laws as Tx.
Account Closed BofA 60 Day Sell/Refinance Ban
13 November 2011 | 4 replies
This is against public policy in NC under the liberally construed Real Property Marketable Title Act statue and its related case law. "...marketable record title shall not affect or extinguish the following rights... (11) Deeds of trust, mortgages and security instruments..."
Ozzy B. Investment Ideas, deed Investing, HML, MFR
11 October 2011 | 10 replies
I've also been researching transactional funding, Hard Money lending but am worried about usury laws, compliance with state/federal regulations, dealing with brokers, title companies, attorneys, CPA's and the due diligence on the property to fund.
Wes S. Nickel & Dimed to death - Spending Habits
11 October 2011 | 15 replies
I guess you could extend this model to the leasing/tenant mgmt side as well, but that gets more involved with needing agent's license, knowing housing law ins/outs, etc.