Okay you keyboard lawyer warriors...just looking for some thoughts on the following scenario regarding delayed refund of earnest money.Original contract language about earnest money is as follows (this is in Illinois)...

In the North East, and really any older Amercian town or city, the majority of rental buildings are lead painted. For the most part, Government has turned a blind eye towards helping rental owners in spite of the true...

My tenant moved in about one month who has been having her boyfriend staying overnight every weekend since week one. In my lease, it states "Residents may have a single overnight guest for no more than three nights pe...

I looked at a foreclosure yesterday that’s listed for $38,000. 2 bed 1 bath with possibility of making it into a 3 bedroom.

The main issue is mold in the basement and mildew on main floor doors and cabinets. Is this...

Hi,I purchased a house recently and my property manager did make-ready repairs in it. Nothing serious (not a fully-fledged rehab). There are a couple of issues with it, though, and I want to understand how you would r...

So I took over two new MFH's that already had tenants in them.  Unfortunately, the seller's lease never had any disclosure of possible lead paint.  The homes are both pre-1978.  I do not think I can give new leases wi...

 I received this text from the past tenant:
"I lost my job today but if you need that money more than me then you can shove it up your f-ing ass..."
Can use this as a refusal by the tenant for the security deposit?
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Hey BP, I'm looking to connect with people who are working in, or passionate about, the intersection of real estate and tech. Any other investors catch themselves thinking of ways to leverage tech to scale or improve ...

It is high time we save our planet from the vicious clutches of pollution, and even more importantly, the health and well-being of the people who depend on it. The air we breathe is laden with hazardous contaminants a...

Hello Bigger Pockets!I am a mom, a wife, and a Realtor living in Frisco, Texas. I work with families looking for their forever homes as well as investors looking for properties to buy and hold or fix and flip. My husb...