Bob Floss II
Civil Cases are being postponed (evictions and foreclosures)
The Cook County Circuit Court has made the decision to partially close the circuit court until April 15th. Criminal cases and child custody will remain open and two judges will be on the bench every day to hear emerge...
Edward Kuk
What to do with tenant property during eviction?
Hey BP,Any tips for evictions in cook county? I have a 3 flat and have finally received eviction order from the judge after 6 months. If my tenant doesn’t leave, I can file for a tenant to kick them out and give me ac...
Alexander Chavez
Chicago Property Tax Increase
Currently living in a two flat in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago. I purchased in 2013 for $175K. My property got an assessment of $315K by cook county (increased from $250K to $315K in 2015). Last year I paid ...
Steve Cook
Seeking Lending Partner for Expanding Portfolio
Hi BP!Happy New Year!I'm an investor from San Francisco with a portfolio of investment properties in Indianapolis. Over the holidays I had some Family members express interest in the business and I'm now in the proce...
Tim Tran
Tenant application fee
I was asked a question from a prospective tenant...if not selected does zillow refund the application fee? I could not find an answer anywhere. I know many places that do not refund application fee even if not select...
Shiv Gettu
Furnished Rentals-Collaborate to form a Master Item List?
Hi all,I am in the process of furnishing my first rental and boy is it a lot to think about! I am currently compiling a list of items that need to be purchased (primarily looking at Ikea, Amazon and Costco). Does anyo...
Michael Downs
Chicago, Cook County renting contract thoughts
Pretty much described it all in the description above. New to REI. First rental after a very nice rehab in Cook County outside of Chicago. I'm comfortable with screening renters but wondering if anyone out there in...
Allen Yu
Your Buying/Selling Process
Hi, I have been thinking about the buying and selling process, and I got to wondering about the differences in method from agent to agent. I spoke to a seller agent whose biggest issue was soliciting leads, which came...
Ashley Proctor
Being a Landlord in Chicago
I've heard that Illinois is a tenant friendly state. As an investor, does this push you towards doing more short-term investments in Chicago? What do you do to protect yourself?
Nate T.
Meth house, Phoenix area
I just got a property back from a tenant, in the Phoenix area. The tenant volunteered to me that he had been smoking meth in the house. Otherwise I wouldn't have had any idea. There is no noticeable smell or anythi...