Stephen DeFalco
Which type of property to buy?
I'm curious what people think is the best type of 'buy and hold' property to look at for beginners (condo, single family home, multifamily, other). Living in the Chicagoland area, multifamily units in Chicago proper a...
DAVID GAGE
WOULD YOU RENT TO THESE PEOPLE?
I HAVE A FRESHLY REMODELED 4BR 2 BATH HOUSE THAT I'M TRYING TO GET RENTED. I'VE SET THE PRICE A LITTLE HIGH BECAUSE OF ALL THE RENOVATIONS I'VE DONE AND PEOPLE SEEM TO BE BALKING AT THE PRICE A LITTLE. I'VE HAD LOTS O...
Joel C.
Texas investor looking to invest in Chicago
Hello,I'm an investor located in Texas and I'm interested in branching out to the Chicago area. Can anyone recommend agents, contractors, property managers, and lenders that specialize in that area?Thanks.
Sally O.
Install gas line and new gas stove???
Hi all,We just renovated a home in a nice neighborhood. We got a renter for $1,300 a month. She asked about a gas stove. We just got a gas line and a new furnace. Should we put in a gas line for her and buy a gas ...
Sid Franklin
How did Detroit go broke? Why did property values decline in Detroit? What about Chicago?
I live in Chicago and there's been a lot of discussion recently on whether Chicago could follow Detroit down the path of municipal bankruptcy. Many folks believe that because Chicago is much more diverse in its indus...
Mercedes Smith
Condo test positive for Meth
Hi everyone, I have a condo under contract that just tested positive for meth. 8.3 over 3 samples, so relatively low contamination. Where I am in the state of Utah, once you have remediated the meth you no longer have...
Kevin Martin
Meth Lab and Vacant Land
I know this may be way out there but does anyone have experience buying vacant land with a previous home being used as a meth lab? I say previous because the home was demolished by the bank or whoever because the occu...
Paul Hormann
Turnkey large multifamily in midwest - what am I missing?
I have the opportunity to buy a large portfolio of off-market 4 plexes in a far chicago suburb in an A class neighborhood. Buildings are <10 years old and, with conservative numbers, would provide a 9-9.5% cap rat...
Brittani Miller
Brand New - Seeking Advice
Hey Team!!! Brittani Miller here! 26 yrs old, married for a year with no experience. I want to get in to the real estate investing world and I'm unclear where to start! I would love to hear some of the first steps you...
Stephen Bennett
Kitchen remodel, I need feedback!
Here is a photo of a house I am going to be remodeling. I want to move the fridge to one of the adjacent walls, and I want to position the stove with a microwave over top of it. I really don't want to frame in a windo...