Posts by David Tilney
We Need to Spend Time To Protect Our Freedoms
Yesterday I received an email with an urgent plea for action. The plea stated: “HUD has proposed to eliminate ALL seller financing unless the seller lives in the home or becomes a licensed mortgage originator.” The plea requested that I post a comment on HUD’s proposed rules regarding the S.A.F.E. (Secure and Fair Enforcement) Mortgage…
Read MoreS.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act – PLEASE HELP!
In my opinion, the proposed HUD Rules which interpret the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act are misguided and perhaps unconstitutional. These are the comments I chose to post on the government site which is requesting public input. YOUR COMMENTS ARE VERY IMPORTANT AND MUST BE POSTED BY FEBRUARY 16TH SO PLEASE DON’T DELAY! I am asking…
Read MoreCALL TO ACTION
I received the following email yesterday. I think it is very important and hope that many will read and act on it. PLEASE HELP! David TilneyKeyper Corporation ************************************* Dear REIA Members:The following information is extremely important!HUD Issues Problematic Rules Interpreting SAFE Mortgage Licensing ACT HUD has proposed to eliminate ALL seller financing unless the seller…
Read MoreKey Control – CONVENIENCE OR SECURITY
Most landlords don’t realize that tenant safety decreases and landlord liability increases when a master key system is used for rental properties. The truth is that convenience and key storage should not dictate that one key be used for multiple properties. The loss of the master key or the termination of a trusted employee or…
Read MoreLead Paint – TO TEST OR NOT TO TEST…
Generally owners of pre-1978 houses don’t test properties for lead-based paint. They don’t want to know if lead exists since testing results must then be given to everyone who wants to rent or buy. I take a different approach. Testing shows both where lead exists on the property and where it does not. Painting, repairing…
Read MoreApril 22, 2010 – AN IMPORTANT DATE FOR HOUSE INVESTORS
If you own rental property that was built prior to 1978 you will find that your operating costs are going to increase after April 22nd of this year. That is the day that you are required to use certified lead-based paint contractors to perform any repairs, painting or renovations that disturb 6 square feet (or…
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