I have a one year contract with this property management company. They have been charging me for stuff which I have not asked them to do. I have clearly communicated to them multiple times not to do anything in my pro...

I'm checking out a HUD home and the Property Condition Report states there is "Plumbing System & Drain System damage." The property failed a Pressure Test, and the plumbing is considered damaged. The sewer/septic ...

A tenant called and stated the basement looks like there has been an explosion down there. He said he went down into the basement and turned off the water after seeing hot water had been coming out of the overflow va...

I am looking to acquire another small multiunit in Chicago. I have no experience with boilers and want to know the expected maintenance and monthly per unit heating costs if I am footing the bill as the landlord.  Can...

Hey everyone,Context: My wife and I are very new to the real estate investing world. We spent about 3 months looking at different properties and finally found a three-unit property in which we want to invest in as own...

Hi all-I am under contract on a 13 unit and estimated repairs after inspection are $150K-$200K. There are minor details here I am not overly concerned with. Contracted much lower than ask but that was based on analyzi...

Help! We have a plumbing problem and we are getting some pretty big numbers from the companies we have reached out to.  Can anyone let me know if this sounds legitimate or if we might be able to get some plumbing work...

Hey Guys-In all my units the heating systems are forced hot water gas baseboard.  At some point the 25 or so year old boilers are going to start going.  Anyone have one changed out recently?  Trying to get a rough ide...

Hey everyone,I wanted to hear everyone's opinion on buying rentals on well water. Pros and cons?I am in the Chicago land area so hopefully, I can get some input from local investors.

When you are just getting a cursory showing/walk through are there things I should look for to see if there is a problem between the house and the street? Or with the water service from the street for that matter?Hous...