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Melanie Baldridge My opinion: 401K VS RE
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
TDAs offer peace of mind and a safety net, while real estate provides growth potential, tax advantages, and wealth-building opportunities.
Garry Lawrence Mass Shooting Near Property I'm About to Buy – Should I Back Out?
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Hi Garry,To ensure your safety, it is highly recommended to visit areavibes.com and select the "See more crime data" option.
Vaughan Moody Is this reasonable?
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
It sounds like a big misunderstanding and I guess the learning lesson is for you to always to get an invoice from anyone doing work.  
Becca F. Insurance to rebuild in your area after natural disasters and other thoughts
20 January 2025 | 0 replies
The very tragic LA fires have generated a lot of discussion about insurance costs.
Lisa Oliver Best advice for finding plumbers, handymen
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
I will under no circumstances take responsibility for the safety of a tradesmen if there are pets on the property.2.
Jarret Jarvis Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Manager for Your Chicago House Hack?
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
.✅ Hands-On Experience – If you plan to grow your real estate portfolio, managing tenants yourself can teach you valuable lessons about leases, maintenance, and local rental laws.✅ More Control – You’ll personally handle tenant screening, rent collection, and property upkeep, ensuring everything is done to your standards.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.
Josh Nelson Sold 2021Family Home Converted to a Rental
4 January 2025 | 0 replies
Compliance items such as adding smoke detectors, hand rails, fire resistant garage entry-door and new stairs outside.
Felisha Derrick Beginner situation/Hubris/What would you do?
6 January 2025 | 9 replies
Here's a breakdown:New Orleans Duplex: Firing the property manager is likely the right move given the prolonged vacancies.
Tyler Garza Shoot Down My Beginner Strategy
7 February 2025 | 50 replies
This fire your boss and replace your income soon is a pipe dream for most.