==Legislative Update, 2025 #20== Critical call to action! Some positive movement on Terrible HB60 amendment. Critical to Advocate right now! Also advocate on many Important bills.

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Howdee Everyone,

As we said last week, we will likely need strong advocacy on HB60 for another 1 to 2 weeks.

See Major Bills Summary. We need immediate strong advocacy right now! See 1 Minute Advocate.

Click this button each week if you want to quickly dive right in & handle the urgent communications in minutes.

Next House Session
Thursday, June 5 at 10:00 am
Next Senate Session
Call of the Chair (Planned for 6/5/25)

Update 2025 20 Major ActionMap

Update Summary
Note: some links have changed. Always use latest links in latest update.
Also note that we often keep previous update info on items still active because there are often new members signing up and receiving the updates. So we want them to have the info. Please have your housing provider partners and friends join us. The more members the stronger we will be.

Major Bills Summary (follow action items in Action Map above):

HB60, Regarding Lease Expiration
Last week we reported that the Senate Commerce committee made an extreme surprise amendment, 2025-2153s, that has changed this into a pro-tenant bill.

We have been working very active on saving this situation.

We were successful in removing HB60 2025-2153s from Consent Calendar and moving it to 6/5/25 Regular Calendar. Also, we authored an amendment to save HB60 in a workable condition. See 1 Minute Advocate.

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==Legislative Update, 2025 #19== Critical call to action! Terrible HB60 amendment with full Senate vote this week. Advocate right now! Also advocate on many Important bills.

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Howdee Everyone,

As we said last week, we will likely need strong advocacy on HB60 for another 1 to 2 weeks.

Senate Commerce committee made an extreme surprise amendment, 2025-2153s, that has changed HB60 into a pro-tenant bill.
We need immediate strong advocacy right now! See 1 Minute Advocate.

Click this button each week if you want to quickly dive right in & handle the urgent communications in minutes.

Update 2025 19 Major ActionMap

Update Summary
Note: some links have changed. Always use latest links in latest update.
Also note that we often keep previous update info on items still active because there are often new members signing up and receiving the updates. So we want them to have the info. Please have your housing provider partners and friends join us. The more members the stronger we will be.

Major Bills Summary (follow action items in Action Map above):

HB60, Regarding Lease Expiration
Senate Commerce committee made an extreme surprise amendment, 2025-2153s, that has changed this into a pro-tenant bill. They put it on consent calendar for 5/15/25 which was only 2 days from the public hearing, exec decision and committee vote. We managed to get it out of the 5/15/25 calendar and move it to the 5/22/25 calend ... Read More…



Steam pipes banging, simple solution? NOT QUITE!

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Banging Pipes?

1. They checked the pitch, to see that the Condensed Steam, water, could Drain back to the Boiler. 

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2. Then replaced a Radiator Steam Vent.

3. However It appeared the supply valve3. However It appeared the supply valve

3. However It appeared the supply valve had been leaking , WATER...

FROM SUPPLY STEAM???

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4. Checked the Boiler guage glass, which should've been at half way but it seemed to be full, tough for the Boiler to generate steam, when FULL!!! 

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 5. Additionally there was evidence that the Main Supply Vent had leaked.

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6. More evidence the valve had been leaking for some time.

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7. So, Shut off the Auto Feed, Drain down the boiler to 1/2 and fire it up. (mark the water level for future reference)

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"What's on your Refrigerator door?"

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One Question Can Help You Declutter Like a Pro
One Question
Can Help You
Declutter Like a Pro

Many people discover that decluttering and removing unnecessary items from the home can lead to a happier, healthier life. But we might also struggle with deciding what to keep and what to let go of. Even if you know it's time to simplify, you might feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the task.

The simple solution? Ask yourself: "If I had to move to another country next week, would I bring this with me?"

This straightforward question can help you identify the things you truly need as opposed to items that just occupy space. It can quickly clarify what is essential and useful, and what can be discarded or donated.

Consider using the FARFI acronym to ensure clear judgment while going through your belongings:

  • F – Frequency: "How often do I use this?"
  • A – Acquisition cost: "How expensive or difficult was it to obtain?"
  • R – Recency: "When did I last use this?"
  • F – Functionality: "What purpose does it serve?"
  • I – Intention: "Do I have a logical reason for keeping it?"

Decluttering may seem daunting, but you don't need to tackle it all at once. Try dedicating 20 minutes per day for 30 days to one room at a time. Alternatively, involve your family in a monthly decluttering session.

Donating items to those in need or supporting a charity can also ease the process by making it more worthwhile. Create a Donation Station for items you no longer require. Redirect ... Read More…


How to Identify Wholesale Properties?

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DECEMBER 2024 RESULTS FROM CINCINNATI!

3/11/25 - this just in.

I just spoke to Tony Youngs of Hidden Market fame. It seems his 3 Day BootCamp was a Huge Success. They started with 10 properties to look at (from a Pre Foreclosure/Foreclosure/REO list)  then found 27 more (37 Total which they Door Knocked on), followed up on Monday with calls and Offers. 1 Came through and the Negotiations benefited Buyers and Sellers!!! Another follow-up has a an Owner not willing to sell the house they looked at but Seller wants Tony to offer on 5 more that are Free and Clear (maybe Seller Finance;-)

I'd say Cincinnati was lucky to have Tony work his 3 Day Hidden Market program with them!

Tony spoke at our 2/25 main meeting - Which of these Properties do you think could be Wholesaled or Hidden Marketed?

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(April 27, 2025) ==Legislative Update, 2025 #16== Major call to action! Advocate on HB60 right now! Please support our annual fundraiser to fund paying our exceptional lobbyist. Also advocate on many Important bills.

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==Legislative Update, 2025 #16== Major call to action! Advocate on HB60 right now! Please support our annual fundraiser to fund paying our exceptional lobbyist. Also advocate on many Important bills.

 

Howdee Everyone,

It’s here! Time to advocate on HB60 right now! See Major Bill Summary.

Come join us for a fun evening at our annual Corn Hole Tournament and support raising funds to pay for our exceptional lobbyist.
A large part of our yearly success is due to our lobbyist. See Announcements before Major Bill summary below.

There is continued activity on the many Important bills.

Click this button each week if you want to quickly dive right in & handle the urgent communications in minutes.

Next House Session
Call of the Chair

Next Senate Session
Call of the Chair

Update 2025 16 Major ActionMap

Update Summary
Note: some links have changed. Always use latest links in latest update.
Also note that we often keep previous update info on items still active because there are often new members signing up and receiving the updates. So we want them to have the info. Please have your housing provider partners and friends join us. The more members the stronger we will be.

Announcements:
AANH, Apartment Association of NH, is holding the annual Corn Hole tournament fundraiser on 5/14/25 Wednesday 5pm to support continuing to fund ... Read More…


Nursery that cried "Wolf" .1" snow & 40F? - Weather:-0 from NE Nursery. FinCEN. CIA Lease clause. Home Depot sign-up

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 Weather:-0 from NE Nursery. FinCEN. CIA Lease clause. Home Depot sign-up

1. (Usually accurate warning, from our friends at NE Nursery):

“Northeast Nursery will open early tomorrow morning, Saturday 12/28, at 4AM, due to winter weather 🌨??? 🧊”

2. Nick Norman just sent this FinCEN update:

 "Howdee Everyone,

This is a short legislative update so we can get something out to you right away on the new federal business entity registration.

If you haven’t heard, the federal government now requires all business, like LLCs and corporations, to file a Beneficial Ownership Information registration.

There was a court case challenging the requirement and delaying registration. Just recently, 12/23/24, there was yet another legal decision reversing that delay.

The fines for not filing are very steep. Just get it done (3) .
Read more on the Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN registration here (4) .

Regarding legislation.
We had wins across the board last legislative season. Good job everyone!
The Anti-Squatter amendment did pass.
We are monitoring the new LSR titles every week. The bill text is slower than normal to be released. It is looking like some very big bills again this year.

We will be providing more updates on the following soon:
the final outcome of the remaining 2024 bills
analysis of the new Anti-Squatter law
a short analysis of the change in NH legislature from the last election
a sneek peek at upcoming bill titles
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Driving for Dollars

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 As you may know, in the Real Estate Investing business, You've got to Buy Low ("DEALS") and Sell High (the closer to Perfect you Fix-up the Property, the better you're able to enter the Retail Market (MLS) of highest sale prices).

You can Buy Distressed Property or find a Distressed Owner. Then Fix-up the Property and Sell or Rent it.

To be Successful you've got to keep finding these "DEALS" otherwise it's like you're treading water. OK to tread in a Lake but this business is more like a River so Treading ends you down river, breaking even or losing money.

One way to fill your "Pipeline" with Deals is with the Marketing Magic from National Expert Kathy, who'll Teach us How YOU can be Successful with that "PIPELINE" of opportunities! Tuesday, January 28, 6:30-9pm & Saturday, February 1, 10:00-3pm2025.

Another way for finding DEALS is Tony Youngs Hidden Market techniques. Tony shared page 1 of his Goals on his Thursday (1/2/25) evening webinar, below. Like to join us for Tony's Thursday webinar? Mike@MassRealEstate.net and I'll see if I can get Tony for an invitation for YOU.

  GOALS FOR 2025 (print and paste on your Refrigerator beside your Vision Board)

Financial:

Health Goals:

Spritual Goals:

FINANCIAL:

I will make $250,000 this year

I will do this by working the Hidden Market System

I will plot a course of 8 foreclosure properties and find 30 hidden market leads by following that course.

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Evictions - SEALED: An Act promoting Housing Opportunity and Mobility through Eviction Sealing (HOMES) Act

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Description - Fellow Massachusetts Landlords, This seems important:

When I first heard about Evictions - SEALED, I tried to figure out WHO would this benefit? Then WHO would NOT benefit? Mike. Thanks to Rep Charles Tassell (charlestassell1@gmail.com) for S956 and it's Details.

Whether you'd like to Thank or Question the Bills Author, Senator Lydia Edwards, you may reach her at - (Lydia.Edwards@masenate.gov) Phone:(617) 722-1634
Other supporting Senators are listed in the Content below.

 

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1592 FILED ON: 1/19/2023

SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No.956

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Lydia Edwards

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill: An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES).

NAME:

Lydia Edwards Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. Sal N. DiDomenico Jacob R. Oliveira Lindsay N. Sabadosa Rebecca L. Rausch Kay Khan
Vanna Howard Joanne M. Comerford Patrick M. O'Connor Jason M. Lewis
Jack Patrick Lewis Michael O. Moore Mike Connolly
James B. Eldridge Julian Cyr
Paul R. Feeney Patricia D. Jehlen

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PETITION OF:

DISTRICT/ADDRESS:

Third Suffolk
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