Obviously Chicago has a lot of zoning/permit types of hoops to jump through if you exist inside the city limits.  I have been doing my best to research a lot on my own to find out what sorts of regulations apply to my...

I am under contract for a newly renovated house . Contract says city water but seller and I just discovered yesterday its well water.Closing is in 2 weeks.I need your opinion. Will it be difficult renting out a house ...

I have a couple who I rented to back in November.   They both passed screening well and were looking to get out on their own and live together.    During screening, I found out they had no rental history, but everythi...

After a stressful couple of days, my offer was accepted on 2 duplexes in Columbia, SC.  I'm just waiting on the final offer paperwork to start lending process.Half my units have come from off market sources and half h...

I recently purchased a 3-unit house - it was originally a single family home, but the owners before us converted it to a 3-unit home.  The property also came with a small commercial building where the previous owner h...

What are the best no money strategies to attract motivated sellers? I realize that off market properties are what is best for a wholesaler. I am ready to close a deal, i have buyers but no off market properties.How do...

I have a tenant that has a felon living with her that is not on the lease. My upstairs tenant is telling me that this guy is threatening her and her their child because she has complained about the noise. Everything t...

As a new investor looking to lease purchase properties to potential home owners I am so glad that I invested in a professional tenant screening service to find the best possible candidates. Here's my story of how I al...

Hello all,A colleague mentioned purchasing raw land with the intention of getting plans for commercial buildings. He would get the architectural plans drawn up and get permits from the city and then sell the land with...

We are working to make our full time residence a short term rental.  Five years ago we listed our property on STR sites and had one booking immediately.  It went well, we got a five star review.  It was a ton of work ...