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Hi All!I am in the process of trying to find a tenant for a rehab we just wrapped up and will be renting out. We have a candidate where everything seems to line up. He has just started a new job and his income is we...
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My current tenant's lease exp. on May 26, 2023, they are asking for an early release of May 1, 2023. I am wondering if I should begin showing the property ASAP while occupied, or if I should wait until they move out ...
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For those of you who work with handymen to help with minor repairs at your properties: How did you find them?How do you evaluate them? What do you look for?And for my fellow Chicago BPers, any local handymen you would...
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Hi BP family,Hope you are all well I just received via mail the awesome book by Brad Turner on "Rental Property Investing" and have listened to the audio version. This book is eye opener and I love it. Will read thoro...
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I have two applicants. I like both, have run background checks, and there are no red flags.
Candidate 1: financially a little better off, and I believe will treat the house very well. Due to their family situation ...
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I have just purchased a new home, and I just found a tenant for my old home. While interviewing potential tenants, I talked to this really great couple. I did not have them apply because I did not want them wasting ...
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The 2024 presidential election presents two distinct visions for America's housing market. Historical data shows housing prices have averaged 4.84% growth during election years since 1987, but the specific policies of...
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Over the past year there have been a lot of political hot button topics making their way to the public eye. Some of the issues that have blanketed our news coverage include racism, gay rights, gun rights, and religiou...
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Is it permissible to deny a candidate because the other tenants get “creeper vibes” from him?I’m renting by the room and have the current tenants show the place. After I followed up with them, they said he gave “creep...
These thoughts have nothing to do with political affiliation or preference so let us try to keep it civil. Plus, nobody really wants to hear it. 😊
We are a little more than 3 weeks away from the Presidential election...