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House hacking in Chicago can be a game-changer—letting you live for free (or close to it) while building wealth through real estate. But once you have tenants, the big question arises: Should you self-manage or hire a...
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If you are opposed to rent control in Chicago please click on link and have your voice be heard.http://www.votervoice.net/Shares/BFETcAkuAC6ZPA57o_T7FBA
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I must say I'm 98% inspired and 2% frustrated, but thought a mildly inflammatory title might get more views. :)First off, if you haven't read Chris Voss' "Never Split the Difference" and listened to podcast "The Ultim...
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I got married last year on Halloween eve after not even knowing the girl 3 months.. the first month of the relationship was wonderful i was working in west texas building a gas plant and she was my camper wife.. but i...
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Why is SF Bay area bad for investing and not landlord friendly? What are some of the regulations that make this not very appealing to small landlords for single family housing?
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So this might be ridiculous that I am even worried about this. I met a contractor at a potential BRRRR investment the other night. He seemed like a really nice guy and he has done a bunch of work for a lot of people I...
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Investing in real estate has increased in popularity over the past 8 years becoming a popular investment vehicle, the art of buying to rent really became a broad market approach shortly after the 2008 housing crisis. ...
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I am a virgin investor. The only real estate experience i have is the purchase of my personal residence and I have excellent credit. I want to purchase a rental property and become a landlord but i would like to know...
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The hearing is on Nov 26th, so I had a short time to react. What's your opinion on this, am I overreacting? What do you think will happen?
## Mayor Quinton Lucas and the KC Tenants Activists
Kansas City new mayor ...
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Hello Everyone, I have a situation where tenants moved in without a dog. In the ads and when they signed the month-month lease (also in the lease paperwork), I told them that no dog is allowed in the building. Lately,...