Recent content by noteTheLane

Common-property work concerns me more than routine unit maintenance because the timing is less controllable. Read what has been discussed, not only what has already been formally budgeted.

I would compare three cases on one page: no change with retention, a modest increase with retention, and the full increase with a realistic chance of departure. For each, include vacancy time, advertising, cleaning, repairs, travel and management time. The highest advertised rent may produce the...

Will the purchase be funded entirely by the buyer or involve lending? Financing can affect the legal scope, timing and amount needed at different stages. Even without choosing a lender yet, the lawyer should say whether the estimate assumes no finance.