I'm doing some preliminary searches for a multifamily property within 20 miles of where I live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago (Schaumburg) which will be my 2nd rental property.  I have a lot to learn, but this we...

Kitchen Remodel: The kitchen is often considered the heart of a home, and a well-designed and updated kitchen can significantly increase property value. Focus on high-quality materials, modern appliances, ample storag...

I am marketing for my first deal in the zip code that I live in and looking for advice on my first direct mail. It's a fairly affluent area and I feel like the typical marketing messages that real estate investors bro...

A common theme is for landlords to require their tenants to purchase a Renters Insurance policy.  Some take the next step and have them prove it (good idea).  Here's the problem, an independent study was completed tha...

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Just purchased my first rental property in S. Florida (first time homebuyer), and am going to take the next year to get a feel for prop management and save some money while living in one side of the ...

Hey Everyone,Recently we have run into the dilemma of not having the down payment needed to work with hard money on our deals. As a solution, we have spoken with a company that applies for multiple credit cards for a ...

1. I went to an real estate investment club meeting and heard shawn watkins speak and I am completely sold. I want to become a landlord. I didnt really understand some of the concept he is talking about. I wanted to t...

So I took my landlord to small claims court and one in judgment. He then appealed the initial judgment and the appeals court ruled in my favor.Now, the hard part. How do I collect on a judgment? Anybody have any creat...

Hey guys your input is greatly appreciated. So I closed on this Duplex in Miami on March 15, 2016. I gave the tenants a letter that they had to move by April 25th, giving them 41 days. Mind you on Feb 21st I also info...

We are moving out of my Townhouse and we are going to fix it up to rent out. I'm in the process of reading the Beginner's Guide. Any tips on this process, priority list, pretty much need a mentor! Thank you for any ad...