We have sent you testimonials from our students in our emails so you can hear what people say. And as the owners, DJ and I are proud of our instructors. Sometimes we get a testimonial that is above and beyond. In our Mortgage Loan Origination course on June 26th, John Shore taught the morning session covering Non-Traditional […]
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Valuable DRE Form RE213
All licensees should be familiar with this form. It will save time and avoid confusion. A copy is at the end of this email. First, in California, Real Estate licensees do not need to complete any continuing education courses if they are over 70 years of age and have had their license (sales or broker) in […]
FACTS AND FABLES ABOUT LICENSE RENEWAL
Continuing Education courses for California Real Estate Licensees were first required in the 1970s. The number of hours required has never changed since the start, but many special topic courses are required each year. There are many possible questions about what you complete. In their Winter Bulletin, the DRE answered many of the confusing aspects. […]
AI LIED TO ME
A week ago, we purchased a range, dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave for a vacant home. We selected a local retailer because we received excellent service in the past, and their prices were better than others, including the National Association of Realtors (I got the email telling me that NAR is now in the retail business). And we […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
I have been writing articles since 1963 with the Van Nuys Green Sheet. Sometimes it is education to view from the past. This email from 2023 discussed two of my very favorite topics. I would recommend you read them. Tax basis in a property becomes an important question when gifting or transferring property. I have […]
TACTICS OF A PROFESSIONAL DEADBEAT TENANT
I posted stories about a couple Property Management Memories in the last two weeks. Now, I just thought of some more. The term Professional Deadbeat tenant was in one article. Yes, there are many of these people in your area, and when some move away, others rise up to replace them. #1 They will try to […]
A BRIEF POST ABOUT SERVING AN UNLAWFUL DETAINER ACTION
Last week, I wrote a short post about serving an unlawful detainer to a professional tenant. I forgot to mention that the rules of service of this summons and complaint are different from the rules of serving the famous Three Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. #1 The Landlord (Housing Provider on CAR Forms) or anyone with […]
TENANTS WHO I HAVE KNOWN
Many years ago, I owned some properties in Milwaukee, WI. One of the tenants in a three unit building became seriously delinquent and defiant. We were arguing over many things, including her claim that the heating was insufficient. She complained to the local agencies, all the while bragging about not paying any rent. It was known by […]
Top 10 Questions & Answers MLOs Should Know About CE, Renewals & Staying Active
MLO License Renewal In California. Top 10 Questions & Answers MLOs Should Know About CE, Renewals & Staying Active
Ordering at In-N-Out? Try These Insider Options
Every In-N-Out expert will have some wild secret items, but I wanted to list some of the more common ones and you might want to try some. A secret: Their opening time is listed at 10;30 but their employees are there at 10:00, and they will let you in, so I eat early some days and […]