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Roc P. Criminal Background Checks
3 June 2008 | 9 replies

I've been reading the forums and a lot of people are doing criminal background checks on prospective tenants. I was wondering what websites people are using to get this information. Thanks

Tom Juhn Contrarian Indicator
9 October 2012 | 9 replies

It seems the discussions I have been in lately has been with individuals asking how they can start investing in real estate. They have heard all they have to is put 25% down, put a for rent sign out and collect. That ...

Michael Cummins LLC to own Short Term rental
23 October 2021 | 7 replies

I know there have been many posts about this, but wasn't able to find this specific part addressed yet... 
If I'm buying an STR, and having it professionally managed, would the benefits of an LLC over good insurance ...

Amy A. Would you rent to a former landlord?
13 December 2013 | 11 replies

I've had a few showings with people who claim to have been landlords. I guess in this economy it's not that unusual. However, since I've been a landlord I've seen firsthand how tenants can manipulate the system a...

Mike D. 25+ Duplexes for $2,500 each
27 August 2015 | 9 replies

Really ? in the city of Milwaukee WI you can buy a Duplex for $2,500 ! I can only guess at what the condition of these properties ( 60k in rehab) in an area that won't support the cost of the rehab.  Still I find some...

Dean B. ***Opinions on 1st investment with Family - Complex Commercial Space
14 January 2013 | 6 replies

Hey all, Thanks for viewing the questions and apologies in advance for the long message.

I'm in a bit of a struggle deciding on a new, first investment that is as follow:

Property: Previously a 60 year old gas stati...

Daniel Mrestani LLC v. Personal Name & Bank Account for Rent Collection?
27 January 2023 | 6 replies

I think this is the right place...
Getting some of my ducks in a row to dive in. 
I know an LLC cannot get a loan on property through a bank. But curious on once I start collecting rent (yes, getting a bit ahead of ...

Matthew B. Getting a judgment if tenant avoids service of court papers
11 January 2014 | 11 replies

BP,

Has anyone had any luck getting a judgment against a former tenant if the tenant avoids the 20 day summons and cannot be served? The eviction is the easy part. The 5 day summons gets posted to the door ev...

Brian G. Willingly Buying Lots of Negative Cash Flow?????
4 March 2009 | 13 replies

I put in a LOI on a property that was turned down today. It's a multiunit property that had an asking price of almost 400k, based on my analysis the most I could offer was around 140k. So, I offered a bit less than ...

Lena S. How do I enforce rent from tenant who got termination of tenancy?
3 May 2019 | 16 replies

Need advice from pro-We finally decided to not extend  lease with our inherited tenants. They got their note in April 1st and we gave them 60 days (according to Illinois law) to move out of the building. The next what...