My side has new laminate hardwood, fresh paint, and looks a lot more modern and updated than hers.

We allow tenant put out their own containers of flowering plants, as the ladies like to plant a few annuals in the spring.

Only ever had to charge it once for a lady who was flushing baby wipes down the toilet and didn't want me to find out!

I've always been interested in getting into real estate just didn't know where to start and I don't know anyone to really ask for advice in the Chicago area.Also my long term goal is to actually purchase properties and modernize them in my local community and in struggling communities nationwide.

It's good to hear people testify that the modern options--Airbnb, Homeaway, etc--are legitimate even in markets that cater to older folks.

This was a lady whose husband had passed away, they lived out of state, and she wanted to sell the whole group.  

First no further contact with Crazy lady..Second ask seller for copy of leases.. and in Purchase agreement make certain that clause states no further changes can be made to those leases.. would be great if they are month to month.. you'd only need a months notice to get them / or one/ out.If you have a signed purchase agreement then the crazy lady is out of the loop, you have a contract and seller can't cancel unless you don't preform.Don't ask the guy downstairs to sign a lease,, she'll be living with him or vise a versa, better to have a short term tenant than be stuck with a year long nightmare..Don't pressure seller to deliver vacant.. it might not be what he wants to deal with. download your landlord tenant laws for your state and follow those guidelines.

We knew the curb appeal was going to be huge, as this house is unique... so to get people to get past the wierd (for this area) modern flat roof design... it had to look clean and presentable!

Talked to the lady that own it, she said her friend died and son came in and took everything out.

Hey ladies & gents, Upon completion of this deployment I'm currently serving on in the Middle East, I plan to seek out and hopefully find someone willing to let me work with them on the weekends (for free of course) in order to get a good idea of how a specific REI business works!