Q: What is the different between an assignment of a lease or rental agreement and subletting? If a tenant assigns his right to rent a unit he is transferring all his rights to the new tenant. If a tenant decides to sublet his right to rent, he is basically agreeing to let someone else rent…
DetailsThere are too many contractors out there (everywhere) who are notorious for underperforming and making your life very unpleasant. I’ve been a licensed contractor in the state ofMassachusettsfor over 18 years now. I got my start investing in real estate by doing
DetailsCan a person’s behavior and values really determine if they will be a future SuperStar for your property management company? If you knew the formula for hiring SuperStars and could cut your recruiting costs in half, would you start today? This article outlines three simple but critical steps for adding structure to your hiring process…
DetailsIt’s been said that taking a dollar from a bureaucrat — and a politician too, for that matter — is like taking a piece of raw meat from a hyena — a lot of shrieking ensues. The howls coming from Washington, D.C. over spending cuts required by sequestration, could cause the uninformed to believe that…
DetailsQuestion 1: I bought a house in San Francisco so my son could live there. My son invited his friend to live there and help with the rent. No formal rental agreements were signed with the tenant who moved in late 2010. Our son has moved but his
Question One: My tenant has lived in my unit for over a year and is currently on a month to month tenancy. Recently, he brought in a dog, which is in violation of his lease agreement. I served a 3-Day Notice to Perform or Quit. The notice has expired and the dog remains. Am I…
DetailsSan Francisco is the nation’s top destination for travelers of all ages. Our city’s attributes, within tight geographical boundaries, make for hotel rates that exceed those of many other cities, thereby creating an incentive for visitors to seek alternatives to pricey hotels. The short-term rental is a form of lodging that is very attractive to…
DetailsThe fiscal cliff deal reached by Congress and the White House at the start of the year gave long-absent stability to estate tax rates and exemptions. Here are the highlights: The federal estate or death tax rate for persons dying in 2013 is 40 percent. The exemption is $5.25 million. There is no state death…
DetailsIf you haven’t been sued yet, you haven’t lived long enough. As a real estate investor, you are walking around with a target on your back because you’re easy to identify, easy to sue,and appear to have a deep pocket. Everyday real estate investors can lose all of their
DetailsThursday, April 25th at the Long Beach Convention Center Hall C Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 25th for AOA’s “Million Dollar Trade Show and Landlording Conference” in Long Beach. You will meet just about every contractor and vendor you will ever need… it’s called the “Million Dollar Event” of the year. Be sure to…
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