I own a 6 unit apartment in Milwaukee and i got a notice from the police department that my property is a public nuisance and they believe that there's some drug activity going on. They want me to act on this nuisance...

Hello,I am looking a 47 unit Multi-Family Rehab project in the following area specifically:E 75th st Chicago Illinois 60649.It is a 40 unit + 7 unit commercial rehab project. A few questions:1) How is the area? How is...

Hi, my name's Seth, I'm new to BP and a real estate investing virgin. I'm considering trying my hand at investing in rental properties in Chicago. Looking at hypothetical investment properties on Zillow.com (just to s...

I'm currently active duty military and stationed in Virginia Beach, 25 and happily married. I've been in the learning and saving phase for almost a year. My short term goal (2-3 years) with real estate is to gain expe...

Hey everyone!I'm Raquel and I just signed up to BP today! I have been really interested in Real Estate Investing for the past year or two and I started seriously looking into the ins and outs of REI this week! My ulti...

I recently bought a multi unit building in North Park.  It was sold as a 2 flat with a finished garden unit.  I am trying to figure out if it is truly a 2 flat or actually a 3 flat.  After reading some posts on here I...

I have noticed the City of Chicago has changed their policy on legal non-conforming. Previously you could easily get these units legalized and keep them legalized. I have now noticed several cases where we have X numb...

Hi all. I am under contract on a Chicago property that has 3 cashflowing units but the zoning cert says it is only a 2-unit + commercial space (which has been turned into a 3rd unit. It is zoned RT-4). I am wondering ...

Hey BP! Real estate rookie here posting for the first time! I have 2 questions for you:

1. I'm about to put in my very first offer on my first property! But I'm looking for insight on something that came up. The pr...

This is a cautionary tale for "absentee" landlords and property owners who own properties in neighborhoods that are not yet historic districts. My day job and my neighborhood activism gives me knowledge, experience an...