Their rationale is based on Illinois law, where security deposits must be held in a separate account and accrue interest if held over 6 months.

Also, local real estate agents can also be a goldmine for off-market deals since they often hear about them before anyone else.As for property management, researching and looking at online reviews are a good start, but a real insider tip?

If I had to choose, I would always prefer cold calling over texting for this approach.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

Hey Tess - congrats on the purchase! 

Hello fellow homebuyers,I recently made an offer on a house with an inspection contingency covering the roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, backyard fencing, and pest infestation.

Also, if the contractor is performing the work or the repairs on the property, can I count that time the GC spent as my own time in the activity log since he was doing the work on my behalf?   

We should give them the benefit of the doubt considering somewhere along the family line we were all immigrants and these people may just want to have a better life for themselves and their families.With that said, there are a few things to consider:-What market are you in?

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Here, investors seek mansions on large, exclusive properties with direct access to private beaches.

It is usually best to connect with a lawyer to make sure you do it right, but it is achieveable on your own.