• The Difference Between Residential Investing and Commercial Real Estate Investments

    There are major differences between investing in residential real estate and commercial (Non-Residential) real estate beyond the price considerations. POST WRITTEN BY: Ian Formigle Vice President of Investments at CrowdStreet, overseeing the company’s online commercial real estate investment marketplace. When it comes to real estate investing in single-family residences (SFRs) versus commercial real estate (CRE), there is a […]

  • Security Deposit Is Not The Last Month’s Rent

    I have represented Landlords for most of my career, primarily in the commercial/industrial sector.  Although it is hard to stop someone from not paying last months rent and thinking that the deposit will be applied as last month’s rent.  If someone tries to apply the security deposit to last month’s rent, I advise my clients […]

  • Payment Of Referral Fees To Unlicensed Persons Is A Tricky Subject

    As a Licensed California Real Estate Broker, I do not pay referral fees or often called Bird-dog fees to unlicensed persons.  Bob Hunt’s article below gives an excellent analysis of the laws surrounding such fees, both State and Federal.   By scbhunt@aol.com (Bob Hunt) More than a few real estate agents are confused about the […]