What to do When the Tenant Doesn’t Pay

The following is a clip from a presentation that attorney, Jim Clark made to the East Coast Real Estate Investors Association (“ECREIA”) in March, 2019 entitled: “Landlord Advocacy: The Legalities of the Residential Buy & Hold Model on Long Island.” Mr. Clark will be leading a follow-up discussion on these topics, and specifically how they’ve… Continue Reading



How to Hold Title to a Residential Rental Property

The following is a clip from a presentation that attorney, Jim Clark made to the East Coast Real Estate Investors Association (“ECREIA”) in March, 2019 entitled: “Landlord Advocacy: The Legalities of the Residential Buy & Hold Model on Long Island.” Mr. Clark will be leading a follow-up discussion on these topics, and specifically how they’ve… Continue Reading



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Landlord & Investor Q&A Presented by Attorney Jim Clark for March 2019

In this segment Jim Clark answers the most popular questions that come up through his interactions with landlords and real estate investors through his presentations to local organizations, networking, one on one conversations as well as direct posting through his web site and social media. This month the following questions are addressed: Are mortgage brokers… Continue Reading



Clarks Laws Q&A February 19

Landlord & Investor Q&A Presented by Attorney Jim Clark for February 2019

In this segment Jim Clark answers the most popular questions that come up through his interactions with landlords and real estate investors through his presentations to local organizations, networking, one on one conversations as well as direct posting through his web site and social media. This month the following questions are addressed: Getting started as… Continue Reading



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Landlord & Investor Q&A presented by attorney Jim Clark for October 2018

In this segment Jim Clark answers the most popular questions that come up through his interactions with landlords and real estate investors through his presentations to local organizations, networking, one on one conversations as well as direct posting through his web site and social media. This month the following questions are addressed: What to look… 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