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CHAPTER 14 - REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES Even in poor economic times, real estate ownership is an attractive investment for many small businesses. Chief among its attractions is the ability to leverage the purchase by acquiring property with other people's money. In fact, careful shopping and the right circumstances may even enable you to acquire real estate without paying anything down. As attractive as any investment may be, there are always hidden dangers that may surface later and prove overwhelmingly costly to the buyer. Among those dangers are potential nuisance suits, zoning laws, potential housing discrimination charges, the claims of squatters, and possible environmental liability.
Vacant Land Financing Real Estate Need Help in Purchasing Real Estate? The Benefits of Private Mortgages Legal Jargon of the Purchase Contract Anatomy of a Purchase Contract Inspection Contingency Environmental Considerations Lead Poisoning: The Silent Disease Lease with Option to Purchase The Ups and Downs of Office Condos When Is Title Insurance Necessary? Can the Bank Foreclose Your Mortgage? Is Your Business a "Nuisance"? Don't Lose Your Property to a Squatter Historical Preservation Districts How to Reduce Your Property Taxes Are You Violating Zoning Laws? Are You Guilty of Housing Discrimination? The Landlord's Duty to Mitigate How and When to Use the Forms in This Chapter Reprinted with permission from the Upstart Small Business Legal Guide by Robert Friedman Copyright © 1998 © 1993 by Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc.® All Rights Reserved. |
