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. - We run our own architecture firm and are exploring ways to access some of the equity we've built up to reinvest in another project without refinancing and losing our 3.25% rate, if that is even possible?   

.$243,750 - $215k => $28,750 MAX HELOC amountA total refinance would typically allow you to access 70-75% of the property value.

Any advice on how to frame damages and enforce against unauthorized occupancy?

Surface to be kept in good condition - no paint, no oil leaks, who is responsible for any snow removal or other weather issues.Unpaid parking is considered unpaid rent, if your local landlord-tenant laws allow it.How to handle unauthorized parking by others (call tow company direct, go through you, in our area it is more difficult to have vehicles towed than it should be).

I'm a landlord dealing with a former tenant who violated the lease (unauthorized pets, gave only 6 days notice instead of required 30 days) and left property damage exceeding the $1,300 security deposit—total repairs are over $2,400.Initially, we asked the tenant to wait while we completed repairs and calculated costs.

Hello BP Community,I would like to bounce some ideas and get some input regarding whether I should: Remove or leave a wheelchair/ senior accessible bathtub?

Lease violations going unnoticed Unauthorized occupants, pets, subletting, property damage developing over time.Vacancy costs mounting Every day vacant while you coordinate showings remotely costs money; can't do quick turnarounds.No local advocate during disputes Code violations, neighbor complaints, tenant disputes, neighbor complaints, city inspections, you're fighting battles by phone.These problems don't exist in isolation.

Here are some of the chargesBuying foreclosuresFalse & Misleading StatementsUsing Invalid ContractsExploitation of Vulnerable AdultsBankruptcy FraudProbate Court FraudTitle FraudUnlawful EvictionViolation of Consumer Fraud ActViolation of Consumer Fraud Act RecruitingViolation of Consumer Fraud Act OmissionsViolation of Consumer Fraud Void ContractsViolation of Consumer Fraud Foreclosure ConsultantsViolation of Consumer Fraud Unauthorized Practice of LawRacketeering - Scheme or Artifice to DefraudRacketeering - ForgeryRacketeering – Illegally Conducting an EnterpriseAlter EgoLis PendensAll parties are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law I am sure if you searched some of my prior posts I have been warning people about approaching people in foreclosure claiming to "help them" by taking advantage of them, even if you were trying to do the right thing, it does not matter in many instances as you may be perceived of taking advantage of someone in distress.I would also bet a very large sum of money we are going to see more of this occur just like we did ten years ago with CFD's getting into legal hot water, especailly as market softens and foreclosures start to ramp back up.Here is link to a summary of article:Attorney General Mayes Sues Real Estate Operators and Title Companies for Defrauding Arizona Homeowners | Arizona Attorney GeneralSubTo, Subject To, Foreclosure Yep.

The buyer says in text messages that he is the actual buyer, will not list or market the property, and will not enter the property before closing.However, he refuses to:Add an addendum or put any of this in writing,Modify the wholesale clause, andChange the clause granting unlimited access before closing.He keeps saying it’s a “standard contract.”Would you proceed or consider this a red flag?