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How to Save Up to 90% on Title Insurance
If you have ever bought or sold real estate, you have probably paid for title insurance. What exactly is title insurance? Why do we need it? How can I save money on title insurance? These are common questions asked by real estate investors, both rehabbers, and landlords. Whenever title passes, the seller usually gives a deed […]
Continue readingLandlord Legal Issues
As a landlord, you should be aware of some of the legal issues related to leasing properties. Here are a few of them: LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE Federal law requires that the lessor (landlord) of any rental property constructed before 1978 disclose the presence of any lead-based paint or hazards known by the lessor and provide […]
Continue readingWhat Can I Do if a Tenant Abandons My Property?
Have you ever had a tenant leave in the middle of the night or the middle of an eviction? Did you ever wonder what to do when the tenant abandons the property? Basically, when a tenant abandons the property, you do not need to file an eviction or wait for the sheriff. You can change the […]
Continue readingMaster Lease Option for Apartment Building Strategy
Why buy an apartment building when you can RENT one? If you are buying an apartment building with the intent of improving and flipping it within a few years, the Master Lease Option for Apartment Building Strategy may be the way to go. Instead of going under contract, raising the down payment through syndication, and […]
Continue reading“Cutting Your Losses Early…Know When it’s Time to Bail on a Bad Deal”
When your primary plan of action doesn’t work, you need to have a backup strategy. This may involve switching gears from a retail sale to a rental or rent-to-own deal. It may also involve dropping your price, dropping your rent, or, if you are lucky enough to realize your mistake early, walking away from an […]
Continue readingDealing with Real Estate Agents
Real estate agents have a valuable source of potential deals for the real estate investor – the Multiple Listing Service. Unfortunately, real estate agents have a monopoly on this information in many parts of the country, so they may be a necessary part of an investor’s game plan. Dealing with real estate agents can be difficult […]
Continue readingUsing Bird Dogs for Real Estate Investing by William Bronchick
Investment is the number one word for real estate. However, those who play a part in the investment will make a large difference in what is available to you. Whether you are working towards finding real estate property for profit or for your first home, knowing where the resources are and what they do can […]
Continue reading5 Great Reasons to Use Land Trusts
Do you own real estate in your own name or an LLC? If so, you are a sitting duck for tenant lawsuits, the IRS and code enforcement. Whether you own in your own name or an LLC, the information is public about who’s behind the ownership of your properties, and that makes it difficult to […]
Continue readingHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Please spend time with family and friends and take a few minutes each day to think about the things you are trylu thankful for!
Continue reading10 Reasons Why Lease Options Make Sense in Real Estate Investing Part 2
There are literally dozens of ways to purchase a property with little or no money down. These tend to work well with real estate investors that are just starting out or the experienced investor that is reaching the limits of their available cash and/or credit. For these investors, a lease option (also known as rent […]
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