Hey fellow suburban Illinois BPers - Not sure if this has been sent/shared previously, but thought it'd be good to recap - Chicago Agent Magazine recently reported that suburban Chicago was ranked the second-hottest rental market in the nation (Here’s the article.).This confirms what a lot of us have seen: demand for rentals is really strong in the suburbs right now.

Warn them that you will report them to the state commission if they attempt to charge you or refuse to comply with your demand.3.

Even if they stopped reporting your payments the history would be there. 

Will you make a report to law enforcement?

There was a news reporter at the sale and they interviewed the high bidder, who admitted that they had not seen the property, but were certain that they would be building their family home there. 

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I googled it and found this:If you rent it to tenants, you would treat it as a rental and report it on a Form Schedule E.

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to combat financial crimes, is now facing uncertainty due to a recent federal court ruling:What Happened?

Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.

I have been advised to do a title report on any properties I want to bid on, but am I able to do a title commitment?