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How to vet private money lenders for real estate investing

Housing Wire

Examine previous transactions with a lender, such as funding renovations on investment property, to better understand the lender’s experience with diverse real estate projects. Property managers and real estate agents who are interested in working with investors. Escrow officers and title agents.

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Market Map: 240 Real Estate Technology Companies Transforming Today’s Housing Market

GeekEstate

This market map real estate technology companies operating across every phase of the home purchase value chain. For instance, while Blend’s original product focused specifically on the mortgage point-of-sale, the company has since expanded to offer title services, home insurance and closings.

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The Craziest Status Certificate I Have Ever Seen!

Toronto Realty Blog

There are dozens of pages of calcuations of condo maintenance fees that don’t require attention, not to mention legal descriptions of units, lockers, and parking of all units in the building, along with a lot of other information that’s not pertinent to the purchase or sale of a particular unit. Boring, right?

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Can I Legally Sell My Rental Property With Tenants in It?

HomeLight

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of your sale, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. Are you selling your rental property with a tenant still living in it? works on many sales of rental properties. Options for handling tenants with a month-to-month agreement.

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How to Start Investing in Real Estate with No Money: A Handbook for Beginners

HomeLight

And you’ll also need to check with your landlord and leasing agreement to make sure renting your apartment is permitted in the first place (many leases prohibit subletting). Insisting upon a signed and notarized legal rental agreement. Consider a master lease agreement. A few tips: Remove valuable items to another location.

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Guest Blog: “Vacant Homes & Empty Minds”

Toronto Realty Blog

5 months owner occupied plus 2 months vacant plus 5 months being renovated, would still be classified as a vacant dwelling and require a tax payment since no single use lasts the minimum six months). Despite the flaws, all Toronto residential property owners must now file a declaration by February 2nd, 2023 and once a year thereafter.

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50 of the Top Residential Real Estate Companies in the US

HomeLight

To best meet your homeownership needs, the real estate company you choose should have expertise in the local market, a high number of home sales under their belt, a quick turnaround on home sales, and a track record of ethical transactions. A real estate brokerage is only as good as the agent you choose. Find Agent.