Question: Dear Steve, I paid about $22 thousand to Scott Yancey’s scam. I was able to get back about $12k, but I’m still out $7k. I read your article and wanted to know if you know of any way to get my money back. Can I join as a claimant against Scott Yancey that you …
Question: Dear Steve, I bought a vacation property at Lake of the Ozarks. It. It is free and clear, but the fees are killing me. The seller refuses to take it back and I have been trying to give it away with no success. If I quit paying the charges, do you think they would …
The Federal Trade Commission and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection sued Nudge, LLC and affiliated companies, alleging that they make empty promises about earning money by “flipping” houses, to convince consumers to buy real estate training packages that cost thousands of dollars. In a filing today, the FTC and the Utah Division of Consumer …
Question: Dear Steve, Its been a long while since I wrote to you last. I am writing regarding “RentBro” and its 2 constituents who have been taken down by the FTC back in 2013. These 2 guys have now opened a business called “Sell My House Fast” and I am considering doing business with them. …
Question: Dear Steve, How do I find out about the legality of a business and any criminal activity? I was scammed when renting my apartment by a very elaborate con I am trying to find out as much information as I can and any other victims and complaints Answer: Dear No Name, From the lack …
People are making less but paying more overall in rent. Here is why you may be spending more time working than in your bedroom.
Question: Dear Steve, I was appointed personal representative for my brother’s estate I was preparing to sell his home and needed some work on the heating system. My realtor contacted a HVAC company they did some work I really don’t know what all they did they not pull the permit. I asked for a final …
Question: Dear Steve, I owed an apartment complex $800 in 2012. I completed the lease but they kept my deposit and charged me an additional $800 for replacing the carpet and cleaning the garage which had stains on the floor. I tried to pay it but recently when I inquired, they sold the debt to …
Question: Dear Steve, I am 61 years old and have an LLC with my son. We have started to buy real estate at tax deed auctions. By this, I want to give my children a good start for their financial future. Being over 60 years old, according to Michael S. Hawes, I wouldn’t have to …
“Dear Damon, I work a salary based job at 35 k yr my wife is a stay at home mom with two children we are tied into a lease to own on our house that we are supposed to find financing for in about a year from now. I’m 25 k in medical debt do …