The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has new lead paint laws going into effect on April 22, 2010. The new lead paint laws require any renovation work performed on houses built before 1978 to be performed by a certified contractor. Obviously his new law is causing some serious moans and groans from both home owners and contractors. Contractors will be required to provide home owners the Renovate Right Brochure which contains useful information about the new law.
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March 30th, 2010
New EPA Lead Paint Laws Effect Remodeling Projects
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Tags: buy-and-hold, Experienced Investors, Lease Options, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Investor
Tags: buy-and-hold, Experienced Investors, Lease Options, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate InvestorFebruary 24th, 2009
Financing Real Estate Deals with Money Partners
Posted in Investing Team, New Investors Tags: close fast, creative real estate investing, financing real estate, money partner, no bank financing, no cash or credit, real estate deals, Real Estate Investing, real estate investing guide
Tags: close fast, creative real estate investing, financing real estate, money partner, no bank financing, no cash or credit, real estate deals, Real Estate Investing, real estate investing guideWho finances your real estate deals? Are you forced to tap your savings or put your credit on the line? There’s no reason to do that when you finance real estate deals with a money partner. By money partner, I mean literally that – someone who is willing to invest the money (and charges interest [...]
January 1st, 2009
Lower Real Estate Investment Tax with a Real Estate Accountant
Posted in Investing Team Tags: audit, capital gains tax, CPA, creative real estate investing, deductions, investment tax, IRS, Real Estate Investing, real estate investing guide, real estate investment accountant, real estate investment tax, tax advisor
Tags: audit, capital gains tax, CPA, creative real estate investing, deductions, investment tax, IRS, Real Estate Investing, real estate investing guide, real estate investment accountant, real estate investment tax, tax advisorTax time is upon us again and the rules, they are a’changin! Do you know how to lower your real estate investing tax liabilities and maximize your current retirement plan? What is the best way account for capital improvements to your investment property? Is there a tax benefit to paying off a mortgage early? What [...]
December 8th, 2008
3 More Things to Look for in a Home Inspector
Posted in Investing Team Tags: American Society of Home Inspectors, building code certification, creative real estate investing, E&O Insurance, errors and omissions insurance, home inspector, National Association of Home Inspectors, Real Estate Investing, real estate investing guide, sample report
Tags: American Society of Home Inspectors, building code certification, creative real estate investing, E&O Insurance, errors and omissions insurance, home inspector, National Association of Home Inspectors, Real Estate Investing, real estate investing guide, sample reportIn my last post about things to look for in a home inspector, I covered 3 common items to consider, but elements of uncertainty and risk still remain. It is sometimes helpful to call several real estate offices and ask who are the most thorough inspectors in the area, but those recommendations may not be [...]
December 1st, 2008
3 Things to Look for in a Home Inspector
Posted in Investing Team Tags: American Society of Home Inspectors, ASHI, creative real estate investing, home inspector, NAHI, National Association of Home Inspectors, professional affiliations, Real Estate Investing, real estate investing guide
Tags: American Society of Home Inspectors, ASHI, creative real estate investing, home inspector, NAHI, National Association of Home Inspectors, professional affiliations, Real Estate Investing, real estate investing guideAlthough there are guidelines for finding qualified home inspectors, there are no reliable standards that guaranty professional competence.
To illustrate this, below are three criteria or questions frequently cited as essential elements in selecting a qualified inspector.
1. Do they possess professional affiliations: Membership in a recognized association of home inspectors, such as the American Society of [...]
