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Making the Jump to Commercial Real Estate

I see it happen to successful residential real estate investors all the time. They get to a point where they’re doing a little bit of everything – working on rehabs, picking up some residential rentals to hold, assigning some of their contracts when the numbers  make sense and looking at bigger deals. They’re in a… Continue Reading


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Choosing a Residential Real Estate Closing Attorney

When you’re nearing the end of a real estate negotiation, every decision you make counts. If you’ve paid attention to the cycles and patterns in real estate, then this transaction will hopefully have positive implications for you. However, navigating this process alone is difficult, even for landlords who have spearheaded similar deals in the past…. Continue Reading


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Types of Deeds in New York State

In order to be a successful landlord or real estate investor, you need to take a look at the minute details in each transaction. Even when everything else about a deal checks out, it’s possible for a seemingly trivial detail to cause issues in the future. When purchasing or selling property, it’s imperative to pay… Continue Reading


Guarantors and Summary Eviction Proceedings

For landlords who may be leasing to either commercial or residential tenants who are renting above their means, having a guarantor co-sign can be a great way to add some security to the arrangement. Having a financially sound guarantor ensures that the obligations arising under a lease can still be met if the tenant fails… Continue Reading


Rent to Own – Part 1

Home prices are down, seller’s are motivated, deals seem to be everywhere, but you are not a cash buyer, and your credit has been knocked down like many who have been struggling and over burdened with debt over the last several years.  Purchasing a home outright is not a viable option, and most likely the… Continue Reading