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What Should I Know About Buying a Property that has a Legal Non-Conforming Use?

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Tim

ShareTweet First, you should know what that means.  A legal non-conforming use applies to a property that is currently allowed in its current legal configuration but does not conform to the zoning that is in place.  One example would be … Continue reading →

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Investor Attitudes – Make or Break

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Tim

ShareTweet Your attitude will make or break you in the investing world.  Are you buying your first rental?  So, are you after cash flow or long term equity?  Either way, if your attitude is wrong going in, you will be … Continue reading →

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Do I Really Need Title Insurance?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Tim

ShareTweet Borrowers ask me this question all the time. The resounding answer is maybe. First let’s talk about what it is and what it does. Title insurance insures the beneficiary that no liens exist except those specifically mentioned and detailed … Continue reading →

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Is This a Buyer’s Market?

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet What, you may ask, IS a buyer’s market versus a seller’s market?  A Buyer’s Market, simply put, happens when there is more inventory than there are buyers.  That glut of housing drives supply up and demand down and puts … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Waiting Analysis in Today’s Market

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet $30,000 is NOT chump change!  However, that is what you could be giving up if you wait ONE YEAR to buy a piece of property.  That’s right $30,000!  Here’s the math… If interest rates go up 1% and property … Continue reading →

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