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Comment on Ten Terms to Include in Your Lease Agreement by Jenna

Jenna — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:22:17 +0000

Being a landlord once and having a herendous situation on our hands…I would have greatly appreciated this info 2 years ago. It is very concise and thorough.
We should have done a tenant background check , and wrote up a residential lease. We did a favor for a “friend of the family” and it backfired on us.
Now she owes us $5000 and I don’t even think it is worth pursuing.
A lot of those suggestions I would not have even thought about. I wish I would have seen them before I rented. Well, theres always next time, or maybe not..

Comment on East Windsor Connecticut Real Estate Market Report April/May 2008 by north oaks realtor

north oaks realtor — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:29:09 +0000

I agree with the price peak evaluation & like the article. Good content. If you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the time to buy that first investment property now is the time. Do your homework on expenses & cashflow, take your time, then pull the trigger.
sincerely,
http://www.homesonlinemn.com

Comment on A Peek at Homes on the New Britain Foreclosure & Investment Road Show Bus Tour on May 17 by Miguel Salazar

Miguel Salazar — Sat, 17 May 2008 14:43:59 +0000

Great post.

Personally, I’m betting big in the solar sector. I believe it will be huge in the future, with rising oil prices. I’m currently holding ESLR, JASO, SOLF and WFR, and considering entering in either ASTI or DSTI.

Stay safe, stops are in, emotions are out!

Comment on If You Ain’t Been Pre-approved - You Ain’t Shoopoo by Josette Skilling

Josette Skilling — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:52:34 +0000

Such a good post! I’m going to tell all my clients that it’s cool to be shoopoo!

Comment on Tenant Screening - Find and Keep the Best by Jenna

Jenna — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:08:01 +0000

Being a landlord once and having a herendous situation on our hands…I would have greatly appreciated this info 2 years ago. It is very concise and thorough.
We should have done a tenant background check, and I like the idea of making the tenants pay for it. It is an additional tenant screening process all by itself.
We should have done one ourselves as we have our own horror story to boot.
A lot of those suggestions I would not have even thought about. I wish I would have seen them before I rented. Well, theres always next time, or maybe not…

Comment on How Much Really, Really, Really Bad Tenants Cost by Gabby Gomez

Gabby Gomez — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:51:46 +0000

This is the sad state of afairs that you can’t go after them to get your money. Report them to http://www.bad-tenant.org - hopfully it will be more difficult for them to rent again. -

Comment on Really, Really, Really Bad Tenants by Gabby Gomez

Gabby Gomez — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:49:31 +0000

Hey don’t forget to report them to http://www.bad-tenant.org. Let other people know - don’t rent to these folks.

Comment on A Peek at Homes on the New Britain Foreclosure & Investment Road Show Bus Tour on May 17 by JAY PARMAR

JAY PARMAR — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:38:10 +0000

I must say this is a great article i enjoyed reading it keep the good work…
thanks…
investment properties

Comment on Home Buying 101 - Step 6: Shop for a Loan by Frank Manson

Frank Manson — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:22:25 +0000

I think with All property transactions you need to seek the advice of a professional.I mean really would you just sign away on a document that puts you in debt for $250 000 .No of course not , so why then when we buy property we always think that we know better and don’t need a professional.
Listen , you are making the most important decision of your life , take your time and seek the best advise not only from your Relator but also legally from your attorney and your mortgage consultant.
Once you sign , it’s too late to comment that you did not understand the contract or that it wasn’t expalined to you. Property professionals will explain to you and will look after your needs so choose wisely.

Comment on What You Need to Know About the Hubbard Clause by IRENE CAIRNS

IRENE CAIRNS — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:58:19 +0000

I HAVE A HUBBARD CLAUSE ON A HOUSE IN CT, I HAVE 20 DAYS LEFT ON THE CONTRACT WITH THE SELLER. (I AM THE BUYER) I HAVE AN OFFER ON MY HOUSE HOWEVER I AM HAVING 2ND THOUGHTS ON THE HOUSE AND WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN JUST CANCEL THE HUBBARD OR DO I LOOSE MY $1000.00. I HAVE READ THE CONTRACT AND IT JUST SAYS ITS UNTILL MAY 31,2008. MY REASON FOR 2ND THOUGHTS ARE WATER IN THE BASEMENT, THEY DID ADD A SUMP PUMP, AND IT NEEDS A LOT OF WORK, AND IS NOT VERY CLEAN AND WHEN I ASKED IF THEY PLAN TO GET IT CLEANED THEY SAID ITS “AS IS”

HOPE YOU CAN GIVE ME AN ANSWER. THANKS