Statistically, mutual funds are usually unable to consistently outperform when you take into account things like fees and key benchmarks that they should achieve.

ex) We sold a property to buyer X turn-key for $25k.

The key is in saving early on and reinvesting heavily over the long haul.

I had previous told them I will meet them on the evening of Jan 3 to give them the keys.

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Most of my turn key guys that tried rental Guarantees and maintenance ended up not liking it.

You have multiple choices.But a key question is "is there a mortgage on the property".

Hi all,First time posting here - as a landlord who has been renting my condo in the City of Chicago for the last six years to the same tenant, things were going ok until this year, but now they are behind and won't even talk to me to come up with a favorable agreement - I have been very patient with them, but finding out now that being a 'good guy' doesn't pay off....I am looking into eviction now, and in my case I want to work with an attorney (even though the process looks ok to be done w/o one, but I want to make sure I am doing everything right, since I am finding out that the Chicago Ordinance is a lot different than any other city/county rules)I narrowed my list down to these two attorneys, has anyone worked with any one of them?

The key is to be consistent about it and make offers everday.

Generally, a stay will be obtained and you can the continue with a FC, it's also a good time to show that there is no equity beyond the exemption, offer a tad bit for the keys and take a deed in lieu if that is appropriate. :)