All,I'm new to REI and have a lot of learning to do.  I am closing on my first property and would like to list, from my experience in my first deal, the 10 steps of acquiring a buy-and-hold.  I am assuming a property ...

Hi, All! We have recently acquired two properties that are one block in from a fairly busy street, and we’ve had multiple issues with squatters - different people every time. The police have been great about clearing ...

Very interesting article. Hopefully a lesson to all the landlords here ...

Criminal Charges Sought Against Landlord for Lack of Smoke Alarms

Hi, I am new (like absolutely new) to real estate investing and wanted to get some advice. I am in the process of moving to Austin from Dallas but wanted to convert my existing primary into a LTR rental while managing...

Hello! Had an offer accepted on a house in the Reeb-Hosack area of Columbus OH. Inspection report came back with a few things, but the one that concerns me is foundation problems. There is cracking and quite a bit of ...

Hi Folks,I just placed an order for my first shipping container home. It will be done in about 30 days but I  just received some horrible news from a family member who had previously agreed to let me put it on his pro...

Hi all I have a few questions and hope you can help me along the way. I own a 2 story house in South Philly and it’s fully gutted. I am putting a 3rd floor on and already have my zoning permits and waiting on construc...

I got a bunch of questions about a property I purchased in Chicago through Profit from Rentals (PFR), so I thought I'd put down some of the facts here.  I'll attempt to keep this as a running post, so folks who are cu...

I've got a question that I haven't been able to find on the forum. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.
How often do you feel a property management company should inspect your rentals? I've been using a company now f...

I am under contract to purchase a few properties in southside of Chicago, aiming for section 8 tenants.  It's my understanding that the property needs to pass CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) inspection.  Anybody know ...