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Understanding Liens—a Gold Mine or Land Mine, Part 3

We ended our last blog with a land mine many investors face during a purchase of a property in foreclosure – unknown or unforeseen liens such as past HOA dues. Because foreclosures present good purchase opportunities for investors, it’s important for investors to understand basic concepts in the foreclosure process.  All foreclosures are actions are […]

Understanding Liens—a Gold Mine or Land Mine, Part 2

In Part One of this series, I discussed the importance for investors to know just what they are buying when seeking out distressed property.  As described in the our first blog,  it is ok to buy that 7-11 hot dog, but only if that’s the value purchase you intend to make.  Investors should know what […]

Understanding Liens—a Gold Mine or Land Mine, Part 1

Warren Buffet is widely regarded as one of the greatest investors of all time. Though he’s not famous for real estate investing, his principles are universal. Buffet built his fortune on value investing and the idea that you make your money when you buy, not when you sell. He has long talked about buying shares […]

Options for Selling Inherited Real Estate in Florida

Option: Selling to an Investor There are many real estate investors very interested in buying properties out of probate.  Some investors specialize in this market and manage marketing campaigns targeting heirs.  The most common way to reach heirs is by getting their addresses through public record probate filings used to send direct mail pitches to […]

What is a Strategic Default and When is it an Appropriate Decision?

For many homeowners, a plummeting housing market has transformed a previously prudent investment into an oppressive financial burden.  Engaging in a strategic mortgage default with the help of a foreclosure defense attorney may be one of your best options for controlling damage to your credit.  If you’ve found yourself in a tough financial situation with […]

Florida HOA Foreclosure and Surplus Funds Simplified

There has been a lot of media coverage about banks foreclosing on homeowners in recent years.  Another type of foreclosure that hasn’t received as much attention involves homeowner associations (“HOA”) suing property owners for failing to pay their dues. Homeowners can lose their homes, which is clearly a terrible outcome.  Unless they know their legal […]

Start Thinking About Your Digital Estate Plan

Traditionally, the legal world has lagged behind advances in technology.  In this high-tech internet age, the pace of change rapidly accelerates while our digital presence in daily life continues to grow.  Consider how much our lives revolve around technology.  As individuals and businesses gradually but irreversibly move toward a paperless existence, our gadgets and the […]

Why tenant security deposits are a minefield for Florida landlords by Charles P. Castellon, Esq.

All Florida landlords should read and understand the state’s landlord-tenant laws found in Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes.  A part of the law that contains pitfalls and has historically caused problems for investors is 83.49.  This subsection covers tenant security deposits and the rules governing how landlords may hold and refund deposits following the […]

What Real Estate Professionals Should Know About Fair Housing Laws

By Charles P. Castellon, Esq. All real estate professionals should be very much aware of certain legal issues regarding housing discrimination and the federal and state laws that cover them.  Some very important issues involve fair housing laws designed to protect the public from the discriminatory practices that once flourished in the real estate industry. […]

Airbnb — a Threat or Opportunity for Landlords?

By Charles P. Castellon, Esq. © 2018, All Rights Reserved. The law has always struggled to keep up with technology.  Back in the 70’s, the legal system was not ready to address issues stemming “test tube” babies and currently, there are some gray areas involving digital assets in estate planning. In the still-young internet age, […]

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