But I thought he was the professional and there is a one year warranty on the job, so was surprised he didn't make sure everything was good before going ahead with the epoxy.So we're trying to get him back here to see what he has to say, but also wanted to do a few test on the drain pipe, just in case there is a leak. 

Sometimes landlords don't raise rents for years on fear of losing good paying tenants.

It basically means that the landlord is only allowed to raise the rent at the rate of that year's inflation.

I'm obviously new as the subject clearly indicates. I'm just trying to learn as much as I can so please forgive me if I sound ignorant, because I am. I was thinking about multifamily but there seems to be good deals o...

You would need to get your lien stripped in BK13 and then appeal it all the way to the Supreme Court - or wait until one of the big banks does.You can raise that defense for sure but the attorneys I've spoken to mentioned that BK judges are mostly going to keep doing what they were doing until they're forced not to.If you want an in depth article I wrote on this subject:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/boa-vs-caulketts-potential-impact-chapter-13-lien-patrick-desjardins

If that is the case I apologize in advance for raising your blood pressure and wasting your time. 

I'm a real estate agent in Downers Grove (born and raised), so please feel free to ask me any questions and for any help!

I have read a lot of books and still reading and no I am reading to test my knowledge can anyone point me in a good direction.   

I'm thinking I should start off in smaller, impoverished areas and work my way out just to test how it will work. 

I have raised a capital to invest and looking to flip and further my education.