Archive for June, 2010

Do short term home security systems (for rentals) exist?

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

I live in a rented house. Every now and then I wonder if we should have a fire alarm and / or burglar alarm. But since it isn't our house I can't really get one installed. Is there such a thing as a simple home security system ...

What does an oil spill do to a home’s property value?

Monday, June 21st, 2010

What if the spill was cleaned up properly? It will murder it as no-one will want to take a chance on buying a possible environmental diaster,,,It would have to be properly dealt with and certified clean to restore value..Also no mortgage company will loan on this till its cleaned up.

What does an oil spill do to a home’s property value?

Monday, June 21st, 2010

What if the spill was cleaned up properly? It will murder it as no-one will want to take a chance on buying a possible environmental diaster,,,It would have to be properly dealt with and certified clean to restore value..Also no mortgage company will loan on this till its cleaned up.

Are people who buy foreclosed homes paying for minor fixes and reselling the property for profit?

Friday, June 18th, 2010

If so, what is the usual timeline for such a transaction? Are people really paying outside vendors for the renovations? I know this is dependent on the property itself but is it really that good of a business idea to do such things? I am in the CA market and there ...

What can I do to find/get owner of vacant home to clean his property?

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The home next door has been vacant for a year. The owner has never stopped by to upkeep the property. Now the grass in very high, and someone tore down the fence in the backyard. There are people tracking into my backyard as a shortcut through the open fence. I ...

If i purchase a rental property would i still qualify as a new home buyer?

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

I am considering purchasing a rental property with a family member but i am worried i will not qualify for the new home buyer tax status. No, investment property never does.