Lansing, MI Home Inspectors
I just finished up the negotiating process on a 4-unit in Lansing, MI. Now I need to get my inspection completed. So I'm looking for a recommendation from an experienced investor. Please help, I need to arrange today or tomorrow!
forget it.
someone trying to milk the fear-factor.
using fear to sell publishing. crap
...are you sure it's not the DNC...???
I don't think it is the dnc, but check out this site about Agora, Inc. who is the publisher of the report above.
http://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/lr18090.htm
not surprised about the SEC action. as for the dnc comment, the republicans are the biggest fear mongers on the planet, just watch the propaganda...oops... I mean the news every night.....
Well Dave, I disagree with your comment about the Republicans, but to go off on that tangent would get us out of the scope of this forum.
Hey,
That ad is exactly the same as an ad that appeared several months ago.
The older ad also said the end of the world was coming in three weeks.
I've posted rental application & rental agreemtn in the "freebie" section of this website.
I would recommend going to your local bookstore or library and getting some books on Landlording, as well
Can/Should I use a lease that I copy out of a book, or do they need to be state specific?
There are many, many books with leases available at B&N, and I don't know which one to go with. There are also hundreds available for downlaod. Again, what one should I go with that is good?
Thanks for the help!
Yes, your lease should be state specific. Sometimes even city specific if your city has a landlord or tenant ordinance.
Here in Chicago there are several agencies which sell specific leases.
My suggestion is to go down to eviction court and find out which attnys handle most of the eviction cases and ask them what lease you should use. Frequently attnys who have evictions for the bulk of their practice will draft leases for their clients to use and will sell copies of those leases very cheaply as a way of ensuring future business.
Again, in Chicago that guys name is Sanford Kahn and the lease is known as the Sandy Kahn lease. There is also a BOMA chicago city lease and a couple of others.
You might contact your local office of IREM.
[ Edited by commercialking on Date 08/16/2004 ]
Definitely use a lease that is state specific!
Get one out of a book and bring it to a pre paid legal and have them review it... It will be well worth it to have a good lease agreement... Protect yourself!
Good Luck
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Are there any Texas Landlords on the Forum that would be willng to share a copy of there Lease Forms?
Thank You!!!!
Do as Mark suggested. Even if someone from Texas gives you a copy of their lease, make sure you have an attorney go over it. I've seen dozens of NY leases, and have yet to find one that makes me as comfortable as the one I use. That doesn't necessarily make mine the best lease. It's just the best for me. That's how comfortable you need to become with your lease.
Get you hands on every lease you can find. Look them over dozens of times then make one that is taylored to your needs and situation. Check tenant laws for your state/locality. Read and reread your lease. When you have it exactally like you want it. Read it again. Once its signed youre stuck with it.
Are there any professional property management companies in your area?
You say there are? Then, call a couple. Make an appointment to interview them and get their professional property mangement presentation to inclue a blank copy of the lease they propose to use if you place your property under their management.
Professional property management companies have lawyers review their leases. Their leases are in compliance with local landlord-tenant law and the applicable state statutes.
Take a couple of their leases to use as a model for your own. Then have your attorney review the lease. You should have an attorney review every year because the laws do change.