Did you know that some of that boilerplate language in your lease might cost you thousands of dollars in a lawsuit brought by your tenant? It can happen to you if you are a landlord in the City of Cleveland. The little known Chapter 375 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, titled “Landlords and Tenants,” covers […]
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Don’t Be Deceptive– Avoid Using These Scammy Mailers
Beware of Scammy Mailers Over the few years I’ve been active on the website BiggerPockets, I’ve seen a few commercial printers pushing their top-of-the-line products for direct mail — official-looking envelopes that look like they’re being sent from the government. It’s important to be wary of these scammy mailers and avoid falling for their deceptive tactics. […]
Continue ReadingKeep it legal, wholesalers: Deceptive Practices & Ohio Law
The debate about the legality of wholesaling burns brightly on BiggerPockets and the rest of the Internet. I’ve said my peace on the matter before, so today I want to talk about something different: deceptive practices. Wholesalers often find themselves stretching the truth to close the deal, whether it’s misrepresenting that you’re the end buyer, or even […]
Continue ReadingQuitclaim Deed v. Warranty Deed – Neither is “quicker”!
I get it. Who the heck has ever used the word “quitclaim” in conversation? It’s an unfamiliar word. So it’s not surprising, then, that many people mishear the term and instead think that they’re hearing “quick claim.” There’s a pervasive notion in the world of real estate that using such a device will somehow be […]
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