My “Definitive Guide” series attempts to give you all the facts about specific real estate topics. Most of these come from experience and research.
As usual, let me know if I can be of service to you in any way.
What is the FHA 90 day rule to buy and sell houses? FHA is the Federal Housing Act. An FHA loan is a government-backed loan which adheres to government guidelines. In short, the FHA 90 day rule states that once a property has been purchased and the deed has been changed from one owner to […]
Don’t worry it happens. Listings don’t always sell the way you plan. You might be the homeowner or the Realtor but these ideas will help. The items below are in a specific order but you don’t have to do them in this order or just pick and choose some ideas. These ideas assume you have […]
El proceso por el cual los dueños pueden desalojar a los inquilinos que se rehúsan a pagar la renta. Ser el propietario de un apartamento o casa en renta es genial, sin embargo no siempre es fácil. Esperemos que nunca tenga que desalojar a nadie, pero en caso de que usted lo tenga que hacer, […]
Question: Love your monthly cash flow from rentals but tired of the ongoing maintenance headache? We have a solution. Statement: The goal is passive income but ongoing maintenance isn’t passive. Solution: We would like to buy your house as-is, with or without tenants, as an owner finance deal. This means you act as a bank […]
The process of how landlords can evict tenants for not paying rent. Being a landlord is great but isn’t always the easiest thing. Hopefully you never have to evict anyone but if you do, you need to know how it works. I live in Houston, Texas so this process is based on Texas law and […]
I live in Houston, TX and ever since Hurricane Harvey hit, we all want to make sure we understand the flood zones. Flood zones designations are a really good thing. FEMA isn’t guaranteeing anything by determining them but it gives you the ability to make necessary arrangements. All this info is on the FEMA website […]
The short answer is YES but it will take some work. You can keep your house despite foreclosure. There are options! Banks want you to stay in your home. They want you to pay the monthly mortgage. If they get their money they are happy. If a bank is threatening to foreclose on you then […]
The Big 3 are the largest parts of a home that need to be considered—the foundation, the roof, and the HVAC system. Knowing the state the big 3 are in is critical, since that tends to be what costs the most when you do your rehab. When it comes to rehab, none of the big […]
A comparison between traditional selling vs. a direct sale No matter your reason for selling always look at the options. Each person is different so consider it all and then do whatever works out best for you. Selling to 77 Realty Solutions No Repairs No Remodeling No Contractors No Fees No Commissions One Showing Cash […]
A homeowners guide to the 4 options during foreclosure and you might be able to keep your house First off, foreclosure is a terrible thing to have to go through. It’s a heart-wrenching time and for that I am truly sorry. The goal of the list below is to mention some of the options you […]