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Selling A House In Joint Names Divorce In Ohio

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In most divorces, hard feelings between spouses make selling a Ohio house in joint names divorce difficult, as more often than not, one or both parties want to inflict as much emotional harm on the other person as possible. Unfortunately, the couple’s shared finances often take the brunt of this ax-grinding. When selling a house … Continued

How to Sell a House in Ohio When There Are Multiple Owners

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Owning a house with other people has a number of marked advantages: the financial burden of bills and repairs can be shared, and the labor of, say, yard work and maintenance is usually spread among multiple owners. But problems can come up when it’s time to sell. While the actual selling process is pretty much … Continued

Tax Implications of Selling Your Home in Ohio

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If you’re selling your home, you likely just want to get it over with and get started on the new chapter in your life in your new home. But hold on – you may have to deal with the tax man. If you made a profit on the sale of your home, you may to … Continued

5 Ways to Deal With Bad Tenants in Ohio

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Anyone who’s been a landlord for any length of item knows that headaches and hassles are simply part of the job description. And number-one among those headaches/hassles is problem tenants. For truly bad tenants in Ohio, eviction is always an option. But that can be a lengthy and expensive process, so it’s better to find … Continued

Using A Lease Option To Sell Your House in Ohio

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The exit strategy you use to sell your house can make all the difference in earning the highest possible returns on your real estate investment. An extremely lucrative alternative to selling your house outright, lease options offer a way for you to earn a higher return on the sale. At the end of the agreement, … Continued

What To Do If Your Tenants Asks To Sub-Lease In Ohio

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There are a variety of reasons why your tenant may ask to sub-lease in Ohio. Some landlords are fine with it, while others are not. Learn more about the process in our latest post! Sublets can work out just fine so long as the tenant has received the permission of the landlord. All contracts need … Continued

5 Benefits of Selling Your House Via Rent to Own in Ohio

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For those who may be ready to sell yet can hold onto a house that is ready for rental for a few years longer, the rent-to-own scenario provides some perks that make rent-to-own an option worth considering.  There is a large buyer pool waiting for these opportunities, seeking to attain the lifestyle that homeownership affords … Continued

How Landlords Can Save Money Making Repairs In Ohio

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In order to bring more long term value to the rental property–especially if you’d like to sell in the near future–it’s often recommended a landlord should keep up with regular maintenance any ultimately make the necessary repairs. You can find ways to save money making repairs in order to always keep your property in tip-top … Continued

What to do if Your Tenants Cause Damage to Your Ohio Rental Property

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There is a great deal to learn about the real estate investment business. While everything can look great about your investment property on paper, dealing with people is not so cut and dried as working with numbers. Whatever you do, do not skip any step in screening tenants, especially checking references and contacting previous landlords. … Continued

How to Make Sure Your Contractor is Insured in Ohio

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You’ve wanted to renovate your cramped, outdated kitchen for ages. Or perhaps you are deciding between staying in your home after major damages or selling and walking away from some potential pricey repairs. Like many, asking around among friends and co-workers may initially help find and hire a contractor, but making sure your contractor is … Continued

Homeowners Insurance 101: A Guide for Homebuyers in Ohio

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Homeowners insurance. You know you should probably have it, and if you have a mortgage, you’re required to have it. But how much do you know about it beyond that – what it covers (and does not cover), the types of policies, how much coverage you need? What happens in case of minor damage from … Continued