by William Bronchick | Jan 17, 2019 | Articles, Business Advice
By William Bronchick Let’s say through savvy investing, you have managed to accumulate a portfolio of properties. It doesn’t matter if it’s a large or small portfolio. You may have even tried to self- manage them yourself. Now as you procure more properties you may...
by Phyllis Rockower | May 17, 2013 | Articles, Uncategorized
I have a nose for these. I can spot an empty house from 100 yards away. Once I was driving around looking for uglies and a cop stops me and asks to get out and walk a line. I said, “Officer its 11 am. Do you think I am drunk?” “Lady”, he said, “you were weaving”. I...
by Phyllis Rockower | Mar 25, 2013 | Articles
I just did a great interview with John Fluker. John is a retired code enforcement official from the city of LA and Compton. He bailed me out of trouble several times. Dealing with code is like a good old boys party that you are not invited to. It was so frustrating....
by Phyllis Rockower | Jul 16, 2012 | Articles
If you’re renovating a home built before 1978, take precautions to deal with lead that was formerly used in paint. by Scott J. Wilson, Los Angeles TimesJuly 15, 2012 If you’re planning to renovate a home built before 1978, there are regulations concerning...
by Phyllis Rockower | Jun 15, 2012 | Articles
Every time you make an offer to a bank, be prepared to close. There is no assignment regardless of what some “guru” tells you. You can do a double close but it is risky and complicated. Your deposit is at risk unless you have someone who is willing to put...