I have some work needing done that requires permits and the contractors aren't licensed in the city where the permit is needed. They want me to pay their license fee and a fee for pulling the permits and putting their...

I am doing my first true house flip (have remodeled plenty of houses for rental) and am trying to figure out a contract to use with a new general contractor whom I have not worked with previously.  After hearing about...

I've been thinking about a creating a direct deposit account to accept rent directly from tenant checking accounts to mine. I would have to give those tenants using direct deposit the account number. It would save...

Hey All,I've perused through the Canadian section and there doesn't seem to be a great deal of info on this topic. I'm looking for some information on how one can go about purchasing a rental home in Canada under a co...

TL;DR. I am looking for advice on how I can take appropriate action to warn future landlords and LPs about a deceptive and destructive executive-level tenant who is also a GP on real estate deals.
I rented a fully f...

I found a great deal on a Fannie Mae property. I am concerned because both neighbors mentioned "there were lots of drugs done in there" when I visited the property. All of which is speculation, so I decided to contact...

Looking at purchasing duplexes and triplexes in Midwest markets. What markets have you had success in? I’m looking at properties 120K or less. Open to any and all suggestions, tips, ideas and connections. Thank you!

First post, I hope I'm following the rules and I appreciate your help. I bought a duplex in September. One of the sides was vacant and in need of renovation and I had a builder do this in October and November. While s...

For those who find their own tenants, maybe particularly for low income units, do you include any lifestyle questions in the application or screening process? For example, info on whether they own a lawnmower, how th...

Hey everyone,
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...