James Carlson
Can we stop with the ChatGPT responses?
12 September 2024 | 23 replies
These days it can be hard to tell but sometimes it's just so painfully obvious, and that's not the kind of content we want to reward because as you mentioned AI will sometimes at best embellish and worst fabricate or hallucinate fake information.
Guillermo Rios
What are the common issues found during home inspections in this area?
9 September 2024 | 10 replies
Look for cracks in the foundation, walls, or ceilings, as these may suggest settling or shifting.Additionally, keep an eye out for pest infestations, particularly termites or carpenter ants, which can cause significant damage to wooden structures.Lastly, be aware of environmental concerns such as radon levels and underground oil tanks, which can pose health risks.Having a qualified home inspector conduct a thorough evaluation is essential.
Lan Raby
Ultimate Money Pit... Quadplex priced too good to be true. The true cost was stress.
11 September 2024 | 6 replies
PM drops me because the property is a pain.
Jeremy Beland
The Deal That Almost Put Us Out of Business
9 September 2024 | 5 replies
We wanted to help this family avoid that pain, so we decided to loan them $5,000, expecting it to be repaid at closing.At that time, we had about $10,000 in our business bank account, so this loan was significant for us.
Anita Z.
How often Should I increase Rents for existing good renters?
11 September 2024 | 13 replies
We document what we did each cycle and why we did or didn't consistently apply our logic.And, of course, as much as turnover is a pain, it is a great opportunity to bump up to market rate.Different landlords have different philosophies, but this is ours.
Richard Hannah
What Part of Your Real Estate Job Is The Most Painful / Repetitive?
5 September 2024 | 1 reply
Real estate professionals, what’s the most painful or repetitive part of your job that you wish you could automate or eliminate entirely?
Adonis Williams
I want to have a home constructed on Plot of land
10 September 2024 | 7 replies
I developed a $1M+ house here in Chicago, and it was painful.
David P.
Buying a property with 2 unpermitted units
10 September 2024 | 19 replies
(B) The accessory dwelling unit was built on or after January 1, 2020, in a local jurisdiction that, at the time the accessory dwelling unit was built, had a noncompliant accessory dwelling unit ordinance, but the ordinance is compliant at the time the request is made.(2) The owner of an accessory dwelling unit that receives a notice to correct violations or abate nuisances as described in paragraph (1) may, in the form and manner prescribed by the enforcement agency, submit an application to the enforcement agency requesting that enforcement of the violation be delayed for five years on the basis that correcting the violation is not necessary to protect health and safety.(3) The enforcement agency shall grant an application described in paragraph (2) if the enforcement determines that correcting the violation is not necessary to protect health and safety.
Nazimuddin Basha
Strategies to Combat Negative Cash Flow Due to Property Tax and Insurance Increases
11 September 2024 | 9 replies
@Nazimuddin Basha, There's a whole lot of us feeling that pain of increased insurance costs and resets in taxes.
Tony Hoffer
Legally a DUPLEX, actually a TRIPLEX
11 September 2024 | 18 replies
Cleveland Heights is a pain to deal with.