Samantha Soto
How to rehab while out of state investing
We are investing out of state for the first time. We are hoping to close on a 2bed home and then convert it to a 3 bedroom. It's a newer home with a large loft area upstairs that could be turned into a 3rd bedroom. ...
Archer Stone
Seller lied about mold in the walls :-(
We bought a condo and moved in 5 days ago. Me, my wife, and 1yr old daughterInspector had found a small amount of mold under the sink in the inspection. Less than two square feet. Sent it to a lab and it tested as “pe...
Eric M.
On Topic Chicago but Off topic Real Estate....
My teenager has been asked to participate in an all day event at Hamilton Park. I have never been there and do not know that exact area at all.Any safety concerns in this area? I am vaguely aware that sometimes a par...
Marlin Q. Parker, Sr., Esq.
Can a tenant unilaterally decide to use the basement as a bedroom
Hello all,
I have a rental property in PA. The tenant recently informed my PM that during periods of substantial rain, some water leaks in her bedroom; furthermore, she currently uses the basement as a bedroom instea...
Christopher Kolasa
Combo washer/dryer leaking on 2nd floor of a 150 year old duplex
Old 150 year old duplex in Connecticut, bought a LG washer/dryer combo unit for the 2nd floor bathroom, I know, sounds like a bad idea. Had water hookups but no exhaust so wanted to include this washer/dryer for the r...
Chris Richardson
Real estate portfolio allocation
Hi everyone,New to the site and have been reading through a bit of the forum. I came over here from the bogleheads blog, and got there from the mr.money mustache blog.My cousin and her husband are based in a southern ...
Jim Robertson
Background checks without an SSN
Does anyone know of any places where I can run a background check on an applicant that doesn't have an SSN. They have a drivers license through the Mexican consulate, and permanent resident status (green card). Smart ...
Bryce Ericson
How old of a house should you NOT purchase because of newer codes
Newer houses are up to code, but can be more expensive than an older house. What should your threshold be of how old of a house you shouldn't purchase? Example: You shouldn't buy a house older than "Year XXXX" because...
Kimberly Derodes
Wooden stairs
We are getting a 2 story property ready to rent. Previously the stairs were carpeted. We removed old carpet and found fairly decent hardwood. I think hardwood stairs are beautiful and carpet gets stained easily. My hu...
Will Yeung
Landlord obligations regarding fence request
Hello, I have a tenant who is complaining about a neighbor's dog jumping over the chain link fence and scaring his kids in the backyard. He is requesting that I replace the chain link with a taller wood fence. I hav...