BP,Trying to finish up a rehab and hired a guy to paint.  Unfortunately didn't babysit throughout the process, and was left with some pretty rough work.  How do I pick up the pieces and fix these issues?  Are they fix...

Hello,We recently bought a property we need to be managed.  When signing the contract, we noticed they charged 10% of gross and 50% when they find a new lease, which we agree with.  However, if we fire them before a y...

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From what I understand, with no experience in real estate investing, mobile homes only depreciate and that banks don’t see them as having any increase in value after repairs. Is this true? I would like to begin...

I hired a contractor who left his workers unsupervised, they painted the whole house but did a terrible job because the paint didn’t stick. The contractor tells me I should’ve gotten better quality materials and wants...

What do You always make sure to do?  Ask the tenant?  Paperwork to give them?How do you wrap up the conversation with any key statements or questions?I'm working on upping my game to maximize quality tenants and reven...

Hi everyone, anyone recommend a good brand for toilets. I'm a landlord of a 2/2 condo that I've owned for almost 20 years
and it's time I to replace both toilets. I spoke with a handyman a friend recommended to insta...

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As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to share my experience managing a 3-flat in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago during my first year as a landlord. It’s been a wild ride—full of challenges, lesson...

I am a realtor, and I am looking to offer For sale/For rent by owners the opportunity to have their listings posted on the MLS for a small flat fee. I know we're trying to win over the listing in this situation, but w...

I have a new four family house that I'm currently rehabbing. I have a general idea of what I plan on putting in. But I thought it would be a good idea to establish a baseline for FMR criteria for apartments in my area...

Hey all,I was hoping to get some thoughts from experienced investors (rehabbers in particular) about what steps helped them take their business to the "next level" so to speak. I've been rehabbing for a little over a ...