Luke Shaw
Best Chicago-Area Broker License Courses?
Hi BP Community, This website community has given me the final nudge I need to pursue obtaining my broker's license this winter. I live in the Chicago area and would like to take a broker's license course while still ...
Todd Horman
automating the entire lease / tenant process
Here is how I typically handle rentals:1. I list them on the MLS and people go see them. When they are interested, their first question is how to apply. 2. Right now, I have to email them a blank pdf of the lease appl...
Lara Pan
Homicide under investigation next door
My husband and I have recently purchased a rental single family property in a class B neighborhood in Los Angeles and few weeks ago there was a shooting involving the neighbor next door who shot and killed two people....
Andrew Verre
Real estate appraisal license
I am looking to begin the coursework toward staging my appraisal license. Any one know good/flexible online programs?
Chris L.
Selling rental-how much notice do I have to give to tenant-NJ
I will be selling my rental and I would like my tenant-who is presently on a month to month-to move out. I was going to give her 45days notice. How much notice am I required to give a tenant in NJ
Reese Davis
What would you do if you needed $3K EMD by tomorrow?
Good Morning ladies and gentlemen. I'm trying to weigh my options on something. Maybe you can help me. I bid on an online auction property and won for $6,180. In the listing it said no earnest money deposit was requir...
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: sending 1099s to contractors and vendors
This is a revision of my old post on this timely topic. Timely because January 31st is the deadline.
Sending 1099-NEC (formerly 1099-MISC) to contractors and vendors
2024 update: While not directly related...
Jason Minnich
Late Rent Money Order with a twist
So in searching the forums before posting I found a LOT of people asking what to do when their tenants say the check is in the mail. Typically the story goes a bit like this: Rent due on the 1st, late on the 3rd-5t...
Scott Ehmer
Georgia landlord law
I have been trying to find an answer regarding onsite manager. Does Georgia have a requirement for having an onsite property manager at an apartment complex once you reach a certain number of units? For example, in Ca...
Patty Puckett
LLC Loss - How to take the loss? One year or spread out on taxes?
Our LLC bought a Multifamily zoned property to build a subdivision. We spent about $100,000 with all the costs to get to the PUD Tentative map stage. We decided because of health issues not to build and to sell. The...