Jarret Jarvis
Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Manager for Your Chicago House Hack?
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
.❌ Less Control Over Tenants & Maintenance – You won’t be as involved in selecting tenants or overseeing repairs, which might lead to decisions you wouldn’t have made yourself.❌ Not All Property Managers Are Great – A bad property manager can neglect your property, overcharge for repairs, or poorly handle tenant relations, leading to unnecessary headaches.Which Option Is Right for You?
Christopher R.
Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
You can select the amount of the deductible, usuallyranges from $500 to $5,000.
Yooni Choi
How to self-manage out-of-state property
25 January 2025 | 12 replies
In fact, even with my extensive experience, I choose to have all my properties professionally managed.Here's why:Tenant Selection Is CriticalThe most valuable service a property manager provides is selecting reliable tenants.
Jay Hinrichs
LA fires Wholesalers Beware
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
What I don't like is seeing the removal of peoples options and freedoms to self select and engage in what they want to do.
Jimmy Edwards
Ready to do deals!
10 January 2025 | 9 replies
Managing 17 shopping centers and selecting sites for new developments is no small feat—kudos to you!
Carlos Lez
Tenant's cosigner asking to break lease due to medical reasons
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
I would restate that the lease will remain in place until such time that a new tenant is selected and moves into the property.This approach will ensure your cash flow while acknowledging that 'stuff happens.'
Lucas Kirma
College Student -> Full Time (Brand New and Eager to Learn)
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
I have been really impressed with everyone's knowledge and kindness.
Jake Faris
LLC creation: any gotchas for this joint venture?
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
You have two unrelated questions here.Question 1My impressions of your LLC setup is that having the ownership change over time is too complex with the potential for misunderstanding.
Stepan Hedz
Scaling a Distressed Property Portfolio: Strategies for High-Volume Investors
30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Choosing pre-selected materials can simplify the process.- Managing Multiple Projects Simultaneously: Handling numerous properties at different renovation stages requires effective project tracking, milestone-based contractor payments, and solid contingency plans to navigate potential delays.- Technology & Automation: Utilizing project management software, such as Buildertrend or Monday.com, enables real-time tracking of budgets, schedules, and contractor communications.
John Fleming
Property Management Reccomendation
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!