by Mary Eltawil | Nov 1, 2022 | AZREIA, Contracts, Newsletter, Phocus Law
By Michael J. “Mick” McGirr, Esq. | Phocus Law This past week I had the great pleasure of teaching a class about contracts with AZREIA’s fearless (and great) leader, Mike Del Prete. In my preparation for that class, one theme rang clear for me. That theme is that the...
by Maureen Laupp | May 4, 2022 | Cash Program, Contracts, Lending, Newsletter, Peoples Mortgage Co
I know usually I take this opportunity to write about new loan programs, loan guidelines, changes in lending, what is going on in the lending world, etc. However, this time, I am quite excited to chat about a new program that will allow borrowers to be much more...
by Maureen Laupp | Apr 1, 2022 | Contracts, Legally Speaking, Newsletter, Rentals, Zona Law Group
Q: I am a realtor and an investor. I have 2 rental homes right now, though sometimes I have more and sometimes less. I don’t want to allow pets in my home. Can I prohibit them? A: Like most other things in the rental business, you can put restrictions in your lease,...
by Maureen Laupp | Apr 1, 2022 | Contracts, Legally Speaking, Newsletter, Zona Law Group
As you know, AZREIA members don’t need an attorney to tell them that the market is hot and that prices have been increasing exponentially. Buyers are regularly getting into bidding wars to get homes under contract. There is nothing better for an investor than finding...
by Maureen Laupp | Apr 17, 2020 | Buy & Hold, Commerical, Contracts, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Fix and Flip, Investing, Land, Market Changes, Small Business
Due to the Coronavirus, the cities that have grown in population due to their amenities, entertainment, job availability and more are experiencing a halt in all of these things because of government shutdowns. As a result, people are becoming more aware of the risks...
by Maureen Laupp | Apr 2, 2019 | AZREIA, Contracts, Creative, Did You Know..., Financing, Investing, Market Changes, Strategy
4 Ways to Buy a Home Without a Mortgage Would you like to become a homeowner? Looking to buy a second home as an investor? Purchasing a home is a big decision and a considerable financial commitment, and can be tricky qualifying for a mortgage from a traditional...
by Maureen Laupp | Mar 26, 2019 | AZREIA, Business Planning, Buy & Hold, Contracts, Creative, Did You Know..., Investing, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Legal Procedures, Property Management, Small Business, Strategy, Tax Law
Making The Impossible Deals Possible, Bill Cook A realtor asked me to show her a real-world example of a deal we did that demonstrates how we make impossible deals possible. No problem, but I ask one favor: As you read this, BEFORE reading how we structured this deal,...
by Maureen Laupp | Sep 20, 2018 | AZREIA, Contracts, Did You Know..., Legal Procedures, Zona Law Group
Q: I was selling a house, but the buyer backed out without reason. He just wanted to purchase a different house. What can I do? A: Generally, when a buyer fails to close escrow without a legal justification, the seller’s main recourse is to keep the earnest money....