What agreement do you have with your tenants after the lease has expired? Does it automatically renew? If so, what are the terms of your…
Political Yard Signs: Can I stop my tenant from posting them?
Politics. It can get the blood boiling, and it can cause fights between otherwise peaceful people. The presidential election grows closer, and you may be…
Evictions: Why you should not claim that you are moving into the property
You own a rental property, and you wish to evict the current tenant. They pay rent on time, but late. The neighbors complain frequently, but…
The Brady Bunch Problem
I am probably not the first to give this problem the name “The Brady Bunch Problem.” The Brady Bunch is the perfect example of when…
The negative tax consequences of transferring property by Joint Tenancy.
In today’s article, we will explore the negative tax consequences of transferring real estate to your children through joint tenancy. This is a common method…
Is it possible to get paid for buying a house?
It may be possible in the near future to get paid for buying a house! In today’s blog article, we are going to look at…
Market Overview
In this article, we review current data from the Bakersfield real estate market to determine whether this is or is not a seller’s market. What…
Why you might want a probate sale with court confirmation.
In this article, we will look at why you should sell your inherited property through a court confirmation sale. Note, that this is a type…
How to decide: Do I need probate before I sell my parents’ house?
Do you need probate? Can you sell the inherited house without it? The questions are common, and I can help you find the answers. The…
How I lost out on $30,000 because of a law that I did not know.
A guide on what NOT to do in real estate investing… I love being a real estate agent; I miss being an investor. If you…