All Forum Posts by: Pedro L.

 Hmmm, That is such good advice. Thank you Kyle. Tunnel vision had us looking at it the wrong way. I will let her know. I'll buy you lunch when we resolve this.

 Thank you Andrew Kerr. May just have to take that route.

Jon S. I agree it was a big mistake. She's a senior citizen and was very trustful. But we can't just let it be. There has to be a way to hold these people accountable for taking advantage of her.

Thank You Taye N. They are licensed didn't know that was an option. I will look into it. 

Thank You Scott. Nothing personal, but we only exchanged 1 message. And I would like to get to know people before I endorse them as colleagues. Just the way I am, again nothing personal, no hard feelings. Best of luck to you sir. 

Thank You Nathan, hope @Tim Joyce does.

A contractor hired to replace siding in a relative's rental didn't show up. My relative requested her deposit back and they refused. They made the mistake of handing over the 1st half of the insurance check which totaled almost $11k, to expedite the work, but they didn't show. Now the contractor wants to keep $3k for "canceling" the contract. The contract has a "canceling fee" section, but she didn't initial it. This is going on a year. reported them to BBB and to the Attorney General's office (which they are completely useless btw). And she's reached out to an attorney (but not much has happened). Is there anything else she can do to make this company give her back her money? Not sure if going to trial will be worth it (as this exceeds the $10k limit for small claims). Can anyone recommend an attorney that maybe can get this resolved quickly for a reasonable price? Isn't the bond company now responsible for repaying the money?

Any help and suggestions would be appreciated. Thank You.

(Also, not sure what the legality rules are about mentioning this company by name, but definitely don't want anyone else being ripped off by them so if you know how we can help BP and other folks avoid them please let me know.)

A contractor hired to replace siding in a relative's rental didn't show up. My relative requested her deposit back and they refused. They made the mistake of handing over the 1st half of the insurance check which totaled almost $11k, to expedite the work, but they didn't show.  Now the contractor wants to keep $3k for "canceling" the contract. The contract has a "canceling fee" section, but she didn't initial it. This is going on a year. reported them to BBB and to the Attorney General's office (which they are completely useless btw). And she's reached out to an attorney (but not much has happened). Is there anything else she can do to make this company give her back her money? Not sure if going to trial will be worth it (as this exceeds the $10k limit for small claims). Can anyone recommend an attorney that maybe can get this resolved quickly for a reasonable price? Isn't the bond company now responsible for repaying the money? 

Any help and suggestions would be appreciated. Thank You.

(Also, not sure what the legality rules are about mentioning this company by name, but definitely don't want anyone else being ripped off by them so if you know how we can help BP and other folks avoid them please let me know.)

Given everything that is happening in the state of Illinois; taxes, the pension crisis, and all the liabilities the state currently has, I find myself reluctant to invest on property in Illinois. 

How confident are you investing here? If you are currently investing can you share your reason for doing so? 

I am new but plan to begin investing in the near future. Don't want to make a mistake of buying property I can't sell. I have been looking at investing in Northwest Indiana for that reason.

Any advice and opinions on the matter are greatly appreciated.

Thank You.