Kay Nemen
Is it common for property management companies to charge these fees?
Hi all! Newbie here. I just purchased my first rental property and am in the process of looking for a good PMC to manage it. I spoke to 3 PM companies, 2 of them being RE brokers and property managers. This is my firs...
Andrew Postell
Yay! Tax Season! What you need to know on claiming deductions!
It’s tax season! Yay! Can we detect sarcasm when it’s typed out? Since April is fast approaching that means many of us will need to file our Federal Tax Returns. Even if you are filing an extension I have tried to...
Kristy Wagner
Chicago Auctions
Hi there,I am interested in pursuing auction properties in Chicago, but I understand the competition is steep. Has anyone successfully purchased a property at auction and have any tips/advice? I am trying to underst...
Joe Kato
Landlord survey: for rent sign in yard or not?
Do you put a "for Rent" sign in the yard or just advertise on the web? I find I typically just post on the web, but am I missing some of the market? I guess I think drive by callers are maybe less desirable than mor...
Ben Einspahr
New Omaha Investor-Interested Renters Scheduled & Not Showing Up
Hello All!Starting to run into some trouble during my very first rental experience. I am working on renting out the house I currently live in. Posted the add online last Wednesday (9/6/2017) and had 4 people contact m...
Dan Nguyen
How Steeply Discounted Are Non-Performing Notes from Banks/Unions
Hello BP Friends!
My background is in REI but I'm brand spanking new to "Notes". My interest is in non-performing notes.
I'm hoping members who have a solid background in NPNs could help answer my question.
I'm loo...
Joe Ward
HELP! Young potential Protege looking for an Honest Mentor (local/online) in the Chicago-land suburbs, REI Club suggestions and ADVICE please
Hi guys I just made my first post below and again am very excited about becoming a member of your group and getting help from you guys until one day when I can return the favor to others.
First off I am 28 yrs old a...
Dan Burstain
How to fight your property taxes in Austin and Central Texas
Property taxes bills are about to hit the mail and I thought I would help those in the Austin and Central Texas area know how to protest them. In my opinion, you should protest your taxes every year as it can only sa...
Elizabeth Aguilera
Burned by property manager, seeking a new one and advice!
We have a newly renovated property in Baltimore that has been empty for a few months because we lack a PM. (This is an out of state property for us)
Last year, we connected with a property manager through these foru...
Elford Stephens
Convincing tenants to use electronica payment
Hi, we are new real estate investors. We just purchased our first property. The tenants are accustomed to paying their rent to the old owner in cash. This will not work for us. We would like them to use some form...