Gaylene Rogers Lonergan
Find Your Next Deal for Far Below Market Value
Foreclosure properties offer larger margins, but be mindful of the risks. Whether you’re a homebuyer or real estate investor, foreclosure properties offer you the opportunity to purchase real estate at below-market prices. You can potentially save thousands of dollars, and this process often provides immediate equity and excellent investment potential ...
Federal Rule Reshapes Real Estate Closings
Financing methods and ownership structures are under the microscope in a sweeping federal update. In August 2024, the federal government’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a new rule that affects residential real estate that is transferred to a legal entity or trust but is not financed. Once in effect, ...
The IRS Rule That May Cost You 15%
Failure to properly handle FIRPTA withholding can leave buyers responsible for a hefty tax bill. Did you know real estate buyers in the U.S. are required to ensure the seller is either a U.S. citizen or has a U.S. government-issued tax identification number? Otherwise, the buyer could be responsible for ...
Is It Wise to Use a Quitclaim Deed?
The right deed safeguards all parties and prevents future legal headaches. Real estate laws are designed to protect both buyers and sellers, and anyone who has been involved in a real estate transaction knows the process is very thorough. What everyone wants to know, however, is whether there is a ...
Must Landlords Allow Assistance Animals?
Explore how to accommodate tenants with assistance animals while adhering to the Fair Housing Act. As a real estate investor, you have significant assets at stake when you rent a property. And you want to be fair to your tenants. Does the law require landlords to allow tenants to keep ...
Planning for a Home Inspection (Case Study)
You have cleaned both the inside and the outside of your house to make it attractive to buyers. You may have even gotten rid of a few things. But don’t forget to prepare for the home inspection. Whether a buyer is planning to own or rent a house, he or ...
Texas Senate Rulings on Wholesaling, Assignments and Double Closes
If your real estate investor business includes wholesaling, assignments, and double closes, you need to know how you will be impacted by Texas Senate Bill 2212 after September 1, 2017. Perhaps you have been helping buyers who have experienced financial struggles, divorce, the need to relocate for business, or other ...
Owner Financing: Can You Sell Your Home Faster & Make A Bigger Profit?
How would you like to have the potential to sell your home faster, sell it “as is”, and possibly get a better interest rate than on some other investments? Consider owner financing.Make your home stand out in the market by adding these three words to the listing (and to a yard ...
