Home sellers and homeowners refinancing their mortgages often have to endure a single test: a home appraisal. If you are selling, you want the highest possible appraised value to make sure the sale goes through. If you are refinancing, you are probably charging capital. Either way, every dollar of appraised value is potentially a dollar in your pocket. It’s never […]
In this time of economic recession, one of the main challenges facing people, especially those in cities, is rent. The idea of a phone call from owners or agents has led many to develop high blood pressure. I know you’ve been thinking about building your own house. I know you are sick of having to make excuses and explanations to […]
Whether you call them trailers, mobile homes, or more accurately, manufactured homes, they are worth incorporating into your real estate investment plan. Manufactured homes are the most affordable type of housing available and there is a huge demand for affordable housing in the United States today. Consider that in December 2004, the median price for a home built on the […]
If you own a limited liability company in or around Los Angeles, you are probably somewhat familiar with an important document: the operating agreement for your business. If you are looking to form an LLC, this is a must-read article. An operating agreement is a type of business contract that contains provisions that govern the operation of an LLC. Think […]
People who live in small apartments and condos are always looking for ingenious new ways to optimize the amount of space they have. A question that often comes up when pondering an apartment storage problem is: Are outdoor / indoor storage sheds the answer? Most of the time, depending on the lease agreements; the answer to your question is a […]
The housing market is cyclical and is currently gradually recovering from the 2008 property collapse. The number of foreclosed properties is less than a few years ago, but there are still opportunities to buy a foreclosure at a respectable price. I don’t know what you’re doing, don’t buy Buying a property in foreclosure is not for those who have not […]
Owning a bank is a great way to buy real estate at discounted prices. Bank foreclosures consist of residential homes, commercial properties, and vacant lots. Whether you are looking for a first home, vacation home, investment property, or commercial property, bank properties can be the perfect solution. To purchase a bank property, buyers must submit offers through the bank’s loss […]
If my home may contain lead paint, how can I get tested? EPA RRP Lead-Based Paint Certification and Safety Laws As with any new program, most people, both homeowners and contractors, who first hear about the EPA’s lead paint certification program are highly skeptical. However, we found that when they REALLY investigated the problem, they realized that the program is […]
Risk management planning is key to successful real estate development. Risk Management, the science of analyzing risk areas as they have the greatest impact, allows real estate investors to appropriately allocate resources and / or assess the viability of real estate development projects. A clear understanding of the development process and the ability to quantify risk areas will provide investors […]
Some people are hesitant to pay their rent online. Why do this when you are used to paying the traditional way? Now that I think about it, there are some benefits to paying rent online. Landlords now offer tenants online payment schemes, giving them the opportunity to better manage their finances, relieve stress, and improve their credit standing. Take a […]
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