Renting & Real Estate - July 2006

Can I buy a property with a 1031 exchange then immediately refi the property to get my cash back out and still defer tax?

2006-07-19 12:53:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live with my brother's condo and he is leaving with in this year and his condo is not yet payed off, is it possible to buy his condo for the amount of what ever remaining balance in his mortgage or to be able to just tranfer the deed from his name to me and at the same time to refinance?

2006-07-19 12:22:28 · 4 answers · asked by Mark S 1

Currently work with a couple of good realtors. However I am looking to add to my business fast, recently went throught a divroce. Any marketing/sales ideas???/

2006-07-19 11:16:27 · 3 answers · asked by emailscottmartin 1

Is there any possibility of getting an international mortgage from a low interest country to cover a purchase of a home in the United States? I have heard that this is a possibility, but I can't find any information ... does anybody know?

2006-07-19 10:13:49 · 1 answers · asked by Sashie 6

I was told that there is a free service that if you provide your property address they can tell you what the value of your property is based on current appraisals of property in the same area. If this is true does anyone have the website address where I can obtain this information.

2006-07-19 10:07:22 · 4 answers · asked by Carol F 1

2006-07-19 09:33:44 · 2 answers · asked by T M 1

I am looking for a house to rent in and of these areas...Sherman Oaks, Encino, Woodland Hills, Studio City, Burbank, or North Hollywood. I need to be moved in by the 1st of August or as close as possible to that date. Does anyone know of any places I can go to look for these houses besides Westsite Rentals?

2006-07-19 09:22:18 · 5 answers · asked by freaksrock62 1

And I'm not talking about million dollar homes on the ocean either. From coast to coast, towns large and small. there is always the neighborhood in every single one of them where people own $250,000+ homes. I am amazed at the number of people that own them. And even if you have all kinds of credit (spending other peoples money as i read in another post) you still have to be able to afford the 2,000+ per month mortgage payment. Seriously who can do that? I am mind boggled by this. I can't believe so many people can afford this, sometimes I feel like knocking on their door and asking "Just what is it you do?" There can't be that many CEO'S and doctors, business owners or similiar. So seriously, what kind of work/income for these people? And if you own such a home tell me what you do!!!!

2006-07-19 09:15:11 · 11 answers · asked by Kristine R 4

im from new orleans and i want to open up a business in a location that was once a thriving location. the building is damaged but i think if it is repaired it will do good. but there is no info on the owner of the property. how can i get in touch with them? is there a way i can find his number on the web with just an address

2006-07-19 08:56:27 · 4 answers · asked by courisousgeorge 1

And if so, to who? The management at my complex sucks really bad. No one is ever in the office to answer questions, take rent checks, maintenance is nonexistent, it's ridiculous. I'm supposed to notify them that I'm moving out and not renewing my lease in thirty days and I don't know how I'm supposed to do that when I can't get a hold of anyone. So yeah, what can I do?

2006-07-19 08:46:43 · 8 answers · asked by sgrjackson1 5

We were tennants for 2 years, prior to buying our home. Due to timing, we were going to have to pay rent + mortgage for two months. I wrote a letter giving our 30 days notice 90 days ahead of time. I also asked if there was any way for him to work with us in finding a new tennant. He did not want to work with us, and became quite a jerk, threatening us with abandonment, eviction, etc...all while we were in good standing with the rent. We paid for the month of July, in full and on time. This was to be our final month according to the contract.

Today we received a letter with two checks, from the landlord. One check was for a refund of half of this months rent. The other was for less than half of our deposit ($1050). The deductions listed an "agreed cost-of-reletting and/or accelerated rent" (half of the deposit $525) and a $91 advert. fee. These fees are not mentioned in our contract, and were never brought to our attention. Can he do this? What should we do?

2006-07-19 08:46:09 · 4 answers · asked by hosea_baker 2

up my street

2006-07-19 07:50:56 · 8 answers · asked by margaretziggy 1

apartment complex, shown 1 apartment, agreed on it, given another apartment. less appealing apartment

2006-07-19 07:11:18 · 5 answers · asked by jgentile42 1

how does it work? Is it cheaper than normal rent?

2006-07-19 06:38:42 · 5 answers · asked by leslieann 1

2006-07-19 06:06:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-19 06:05:19 · 7 answers · asked by Rolly 2

Share your experience about buying property at Tax Auctions.

2006-07-19 05:47:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend of mine attended a Donald Trump real-estate seminar over the weekend and one of the guest speakers mentioned that homes built before 1930 can qualify for government grants. The speaker ended it there and said he reveals the details after you purchase his book or video. Does anyone have any other information regarding this?

2006-07-19 05:39:45 · 4 answers · asked by fist_of_fury4 1

2006-07-19 05:20:40 · 14 answers · asked by gurly 1

I am building a office on my property near my rentals.
The stupid old lady 2 doors down called the building inspector on me cause she was curious as to what I was building.
Why dont people keep their nose out of my business, its not like she pas the mortgage or anything.
I think I'll go tell her off in a few days after I move the building cause she didnt like it.

2006-07-19 04:48:05 · 7 answers · asked by Jimmy1575 2

any renting with friends horror stories to share?

2006-07-19 04:33:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Inspection issues: poor ventillation throughout house and attic, roof near end of life, no drainage outside of house, possible moisture issue with window, need heating and AC replaced and possible foundation problem. Owner has overpriced the house but does want to sell it (to get rid of it no doubt).

2006-07-19 04:26:07 · 15 answers · asked by Blitz 3

the main beam in my house is cracked and 6 floor joysts are cracked, the septic system had backed up into the home and underneath and when it rains a "pond" of water settles in one end of my home..insurance doesnt want to cover it.. and the appraisel says no apparent structual, floor, etc damage.. if i can prove other wise , maybe that the house was bought under false pretences or something, something to get it covered is there a way??? I also have BLACK MOLD growing under my house because of the problem... Please someone help in anyway u can...

2006-07-19 03:51:00 · 7 answers · asked by tiggergurl 1

2006-07-19 02:38:44 · 2 answers · asked by Olympia Scott 1

I need a residential house in a decent , posh locality inside chennai (Tamilnadu , India ) , for a budget of Rs.45 Lakhs , if the house is too good i can go up to a cost price of Rs. 50 Lakhs . Please provide me with a solution . The locations i would prefer is Nungambakkam , Alvarpet , Mylapore , T.Nagar and Gopalapuram

2006-07-18 20:57:18 · 1 answers · asked by MSH 1

I have to move at the end of the month. Originally I was going to move in with a coworker who is purchasing a townhome. The rent would be $625, utilties included. Except last week he ran into some problems closing on the house. Just in case I started looking at other options. I found a place with the same rent, but a bigger bedroom (master's bedroom with my own personal bathroom), also includes utilities. All the other amenities are the same. Now I'm not sure what to do! Since my coworker hasn't closed on his mortgage yet (85% that it'll happen), I'm afraid if I give up on this other apt option then finds out he can't purchase the place, I'll only have one week to find another place to live. The benefit of renting from my coworker is that he's trustworthy and I wont' have to worry about a thing. The benefit of renting from this other place is that I'll get more space and my own private bathroom, but live with strangers. Help! What would you do?

2006-07-18 20:33:47 · 7 answers · asked by Yellow Kermit 1

I am ready to move out from my present apartment but my credit is poor and my husband's is bad...we don't know what to do. HELP!

2006-07-18 20:29:30 · 6 answers · asked by sanbartolito 3

Our mother was very sick. I was her personal nurse for alomst two yrs. until she passed. One yr before she died, we (my brother, sister and I) transfered the title of her home into all our names. This was so we wouldn't lose it to a nursing home if she had to go to one. I had been living in the home for 5 yrs. already and then care of my mother for almost two more yrs. until she passed. I am now paying all bills here ( there is no mortage). My brother ans sister expect me to pay rent to them. And also my sister wants me and my 15 yrs old son to just pick anf leave the house after living there for 7 yrs. What are my rights?

2006-07-18 19:31:47 · 9 answers · asked by slbigirl42000 2

2006-07-18 19:06:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are my options? THANKS!

2006-07-18 18:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by Chris 1