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Watched Up with Chris Hayes this weekend, interested in the violent crime discussion, and surprised to hear the theory that it could be caused by lead and lead based paint and how abatement is essential. Found this a...
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Hired contractor to remodel kitchen. Needed vent pipe capped off . He was supposed to cap off an open hvac pipe that is blowing hot air from the ceiling. It used to lead to a heating vent in the old wall that was...
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I am very close to purchasing a fiveplex. All 1 bedroom/ 1 bath units. Built in 1973 and all original. I was advised that units would need to be brought up to code. I plan on renovating and before I inquire at the cou...
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I’m looking at investing in a duplex in Palatine, IL. Wondering if IL is in general more of a landlord or tenant friendly state and approximately how long it takes to evict if necessary.
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Hi all, I'm currently working with a realtor to buy my first rental property. Based on the suggestions in many of the BP books, I thought I'd try sending out some targeted letters of interest to people who might be i...
I thought this was interesting because it shows the state of mind of the general public.
I just called to order berry plants from a wholesale nursery and was told that everything was completely sold out. The nursery ...
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In June of 2017, I bought an urban core triplex. Many people told me I was crazy, not the first time I have heard someone say that! In hind sight, I can say it was not for the faint of heart, but profitable. My th...
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Have a space in the fourplex that Im purchasing to setup a vacation rental. Recently learned that the city's zoning prevents short term rentals less than 10 days. So I'm thinking about doing long stays over 10 days li...
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Um. Hello! My name is Michayla and I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask. But I need help. Back in August of last year my grandma died and I, my mom, and dog/emotional support animal of 8 years were forced to ...
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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...