asset protection: Recommended Real Estate Reading List - Part I - 05/02/08 08:38 AM
Click "HERE" for IGG's and MREIA's Recommended Real Estate Reading List I recently attended a presentation by Ray Higdon in Ft. Myers. Ray mentioned several books that had an impact on him. Several of the books matched several books I have read over the last few years. It's funny, the same (0 comments)
asset protection: Landlording - Ten Things to Be Aware of! Numbers 7 - 10 - 04/29/08 10:07 AM
7. Have your lawyer prepare your rental contract package. There are professional tenants that specialize in ripping off landlords based on loop holes in contracts, missing addendums, handling of monies, wording in the contracts, etc. There are lawyers that specialize in protecting tenants from being evicted improperly. Things you should be aware (2 comments)
asset protection: Landlording - Ten Things to Be Aware of! Numbers 4 - 6 - 04/28/08 10:22 AM
4. Have your tenants send rent check to P.O. Box address. You don't want them to know where you live! Renters always show up when you are having dinner with your family.5. Always charge an application fee ($100) to process rental application. I always found that I had success with charging a (7 comments)
asset protection: Landlording - Ten Things to Be Aware of! Numbers 1 - 3 - 04/25/08 10:32 AM
Never hand over the keys to the property until tenant provides proof of utility connection (electricity & water). Why?• Many times ROOKIE Landlords will connect electricity and water to their properties to perform maintenance in-between renters. The water and electricity must be working for Section 8 or HUD inspections, an insurance (3 comments)