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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes. By Nate Bernstein, Esq.,

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HOA Insurance — What You Don’t Know, Can Hurt You!

Mem Property Management

Since most of us know nothing about insurance, other than we pay for it and rarely use it, we can only hope our insurance broker is advising us correctly, but how can we be sure? IMPORTANT: Your insurance broker must review the CC&R for your association to understand the scope of the associations responsibility.

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7 DOCUMENTS EVERY LANDLORD SHOULD HAVE ON FILE

Real Property Management Choice

As a landlord, if you haven’t given much thought to the documents you keep—and those you discard—you risk being unable to defend your position in a dispute or pursue the tenant to collect damages in the event that becomes necessary. If you decide to keep these applications, Please be sure to store them securely. When did he or she pay?

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How to Negotiate Prices with Renters

American Apartment Owners Association

Reduced or waivedsecurity deposit Updated home dcor and appliances Waived rules forpainting walls Coverage for brokers fees and moving costs Free use of on-site amenities Free internet/utilities Benefits of offering rent concessions Offering rent concessions is a great way to meet your renter in the middle.

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How to Get Ready to Apply for Apartments and Other Rental Properties

Real Property Management Chicago

Gather Your Proof of Income Documents Make sure you are able to gather any required documents, such as paycheck stubs, bank statements, or tax returns in advance. Calling in advance to confirm what documents are required is a great idea. If you do not have much time to search, consider working with a broker or leasing agent.

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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes. By Nate Bernstein, Esq.,

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Real Estate Investing 101

American Apartment Owners Association

Pre-approval for a loan: Work with a mortgage broker or local bank to get pre-approved. Ensure you have your finances in order and that your lender has all the necessary documentation to close the deal smoothly. Check your credit score: A higher score helps secure better financing options. Week 11-12: Managing Your New Investment 12.