Renting & Real Estate - January 2007

2007-01-24 10:29:16 · 42 answers · asked by schy 1

My husband and I have started "flipping" house to make a profit. It's a great business, makes good quick money, and he can do ALL of the work himself. He very handy. But does anyone have any advice on finding the good stuff? We have looked into tax forclosures and curently get a list of those from the city, but its usually only about 3-5 every 2 months or so. And we also go to bank forclosures, but the asking price is usually as high or higher than it is worth..Any ideas or advice on how to find better deals/ and get extra money to do this??

2007-01-24 10:20:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-24 10:14:13 · 12 answers · asked by Brett C 1

Do you pay taxes as part of the mortage or do you pay them once a year? When the lender figures it inot your total payment, is that just so you know how it breaks down monthly, or do you pay the taxes once a month?

2007-01-24 10:07:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would pay them commission on the loans that close. This seems to be such a gray area. No one seems to have the right answer. I'm a loan officer and I work for a large mortgage company and am looking for new ways to generate leads. I do not want to pay real estate agents because I know thats against the law. But if I have 1099 employees that market for me, is that legal?

2007-01-24 09:46:51 · 8 answers · asked by KG 2

We are looking to move in the near future. I'm tired of renting but we are not ready to buy yet. We have some medical bills that need to be taken care of first. So we thought that rent to own may be a good option, but I do not know the first thing about it. Can someone let me know all of the essentials? And please speak to me as if I were a small child. I literally know nothing. We have only rented in the past. I really appreciate any help!

2007-01-24 09:40:33 · 6 answers · asked by Nev 2

I just put an offer on a flat. Then I heard from the estate agent that there were two other higher offers. What does the estate agent legally need to tell me? Could this be a compete lie to get me to bid higher.

i'm in england

2007-01-24 08:36:08 · 12 answers · asked by answers_anyone 2

To have a decent existence; instead of stressing out to the point you want to give it up?

2007-01-24 08:11:06 · 9 answers · asked by gypsy90028 2

A member of this site asked if it was possible she could be refused tenancy of a flat if she is a bankrupt. I personally dont think the answers given were very constructive so im bringing it up again.

If a tenant provides a private estate agent with all the required information Eg. employee references, character references, a guarantor and six month up front rent, surely a landlord can not refuse? Or is he well within his rights to refuse a bankrupt?

I understand that the member has not disclosed this information to the agent but they will be completing a credit check on her and her guarantor. Surely, if the guarantor has a clean credit history then the landlord would be creating cause for complaint if he refused to let out the accomodation due to a tenant being bankrupt? This has kind of got my back up a little. How the hell to folk survive if they are going to be refused rental of a home, after bankruptcy!!!!

2007-01-24 08:03:54 · 4 answers · asked by vintage-topper 3

What's an easy way to make just a simple rough estimate of how much I can afford?

2007-01-24 08:02:52 · 8 answers · asked by tfmemnoch 2

2007-01-24 07:53:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

are you happy where you are or would you like to live elsewhere?

2007-01-24 07:09:06 · 12 answers · asked by Nicky 3

I am comtemplating on renting an apt for $1865 per month. The current special is $99 deposit and $64 move in. I want to buy a house this year but I would have spent $22,000 in rent.

This is kind of a decision based on me living with friends and just trying to hurry and get my own. I can handle the rent but what shall I do.? I currently live with my boyfriend and don't have to pay rent. He sometimes says he needs space.

But He lives in a run down place with roaches and wants to move some place better what shall i do?

On top of it I have friend from japan and parents pay their rent and a single female friend who have low income rent where an agency like mental health pay theirs and they say they would not pay that kind of money.

So-called friends ask can I afford it? I guess because I stayed with them a few days and asked for assistance from them. I guess some people think if you ask them for help then i'm not doing well.

I have paid $975 per month on my own before.

2007-01-24 07:04:16 · 8 answers · asked by bbmodels2003 1

Okay, my cousin and I are going to shack up together. She is currently in college getting her BA in Med.( She wants to be an obgyn). And, I work regular labor at $12/hr.for 40 hrs a week. Our cars are already paid for so we are only focusing on the house. We saw a million dollar home and we want to purchase it when she gets her degree. So, do you honestly think that between she(doctor) and I(labor) can afford to buy the house?

2007-01-24 06:54:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a degree in finance/real estate from major 4 year public university. I have about 2 years of somewhat irrelevant work experience doing administrative tasks in the work force. I am on track to be a licensed real estate agent for the state of Georgia in about 3 weeks among other resume builders such as a pilots license, etc. and am looking for a start in commercial real estate and possibly an ultimate career brokering busineses for sale. It seems difficult to find good info available on job descriptions. What are the best companies to look at? Anyone from the industry have any comments on the field? How about commission levels, etc? What's a good path to take? Do you suggest jumping right in or starting in residential first? How about an internship or finding a mentor? Anything helps. Thanx!

2007-01-24 06:48:18 · 3 answers · asked by CSUflyer 3

My house had liens that were unknown to me and now i need to back out of the agreement because i can't afford the liens. What will happen if i have to back out?

2007-01-24 06:28:33 · 9 answers · asked by Beckaboo 1

It has been almost a month now and my previous landlord has still not returned my deposit. Am am getting 'The Check is in the mail' routine and it is getting old.

I just want the money back but don't want to deal with court. Could I just use a collection agency or other similar service without first going to small claims court?

2007-01-24 06:14:18 · 8 answers · asked by hoffman334 2

How do I get my stuff out. I have an emailed list from her detailing what is mine and what is hers, which she sent me....Do I have any recourse. It was an apartment which I was listed as an occupant, but not on the lease. I received no notice. What do I do? She has changed the locks..

2007-01-24 06:04:33 · 8 answers · asked by Tunasandwich 4

2007-01-24 06:03:32 · 4 answers · asked by mark t 1

I have recently put my house on the market and was wondering if I can use more than one estate agent? Are there any laws etc. in the U.K preventing me from doing this?

2007-01-24 05:57:39 · 7 answers · asked by rattlerfortune 1

I am looking for a 2-3 bedroomed house in whitchurch shropshire.
preferably long let.my husband is in full time work.if anybody knows of anyone please answer asap.
genuine answers only please

2007-01-24 05:54:34 · 3 answers · asked by Nanny Bev 2

The 5/1 arm is $90K at 5.85% AND I also have an interest only HELOC of $22K at prime currently at 8.25%. I appreciate any assistance.

2007-01-24 05:50:58 · 5 answers · asked by JENNIFER K 1

I bought a 3 bedroom / 2 condo in Orlando, FL three years ago. I have seen the HOA monthly fees go up for the past years by an average of 12%. Now, if our HOA fees started at $150/mnth and went up 12% every year for the next 30 years, my projection tells me that my HOA is going to be $3,196/mnth!? Is that amount realistic for my HOA to charge me?

2007-01-24 05:48:33 · 4 answers · asked by ala 1

I am looking for a 3 bedroom home (kitchen optional..lol) in the Ascension Parish area. I have already been preapproved I just need to find the right house. My price range is 80 - 60 thousand. Does anyone know of a home for sale?

2007-01-24 05:28:19 · 1 answers · asked by Tricee 3

I'm staying here in Japan.I'm 35 year's old.Old enought but sometimes chidish.I love dancing singing and i love to eat.

2007-01-24 05:21:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-24 05:10:58 · 1 answers · asked by msknowitall 5

I bought a place 2 years ago. The mortgage is in my name. My new gf moved in about 6 months ago. I have been charging hey with rent. Now, she wants to match my cashdown and become half-owner of the place. What steps do I need to do to protect both our interests?

2007-01-24 05:10:50 · 9 answers · asked by Boomer 2

We were just served eviction papers on monday. We owe for rent. Our landlord is a total slumlord. We have been paying for the utilities for the person below us, have no working oven or stove, vents havent been cleaned in 6 yrs, etc. Can we counter-sue at the eviction hearing..or at least dispute it if we feel he owes US money? Does anyone know how this process works or exactly how much time we will have to find a place? Any input is greatly appreciated

2007-01-24 05:08:55 · 3 answers · asked by xbaybeedoll420x 2

What would be some obstacle in real estate?, what would be the way to success with Real Estate?

2007-01-24 04:56:49 · 9 answers · asked by JESS 2

i've found a few websites but nothing that is too extremely helpful, i would like a website that posted pictures. thanks

2007-01-24 04:54:34 · 1 answers · asked by hubsnkisses 3