Jake Sablosky
Handyman basing quote on lead paint concerns
Hey there BP experts! I closed on my first rental prop (4-unit student housing) in October and I'm totally new to working with contractors. The property is old, built in 1911. It has some rodent issues and I want to g...
Curtis Robbins
Rental Fire - Whats the smart move?
Long time lurker, first time poster. Struggled with what part of the forum to place this in, please feel free to relocate.I've had a rental for a number of years, bought it in 09' as a primary residence and converted ...
Daniel Hankins
Conversation for the future of humanity
There are two types of people in this world. People who see problems, and people who choose to try and fix them. How many of us walk past trash that is in our direct path, but instead of picking it up, just assume tha...
Jennifer Velez
How did you increase you credit score
Hi guys just curious on what you guys did to increase you credit score? What steps did you take and where is it now? Thank you
Stephen DeFalco
Which type of property to buy?
I'm curious what people think is the best type of 'buy and hold' property to look at for beginners (condo, single family home, multifamily, other). Living in the Chicagoland area, multifamily units in Chicago proper a...
Terry Portier
How do I find out whats owed pre-short sale?
I have a motivated seller/realtor that is about ready to go into short sale, is there a way I can find out what the seller owes? Is it public record? The seller is not disclosing that info and the offer from a big reh...
Larmon Cummings Jr
New Direct Mail Campaign-South Side Chicago Market
Hello BP Community,I wanted to share with you my most recent marketing campaign that I am doing, and I look forward to updating you with the good and bad of how it turns out. My past marketing campaigns have targeted ...
Max Abend
Risks of miszoned multifamily
I approached a real estate company to learn more about how the owner started and to learn his experience with REI. He mentioned that the best opportunities in southeast Nassau county are buy and hold multifamilies, bu...
MAHESH RAMACHANDRAN
Rental investments in Joliet, Aurora, Bolingbrook, IL
Hello REI CommunityI am a newbie looking to build a rental portfolio and currently thinking about investing in rental properties in Joliet,IL, Aurora, IL and Bolingbrook, IL. I selected these areas considering that t...
Jose Campos
Hard Money Lender Ran Background Check
Hey guys,Quick question, I am working with a new lender (new for me I have never worked with them before) from the Northeast for a refi cash out. They ran my background but did not ask permission nor did we ever discu...