I don't know anything about the southside of Chicago.  Can someone tell me where to invest, to get the most bang for your buck(not Hyde Park)? I am looking for a 4-flat to owner-occupy, i.e. safe neighborhood.

I am learning a lot on my 1st Investment property!I initially purchased it as a 2/1 single family needed a complete gut job, using a HELOC from my primary residence with the enough left over to do a budget conscious r...

Hi All,One of my biggest goals in life is to achieve financial independence and escape the 9-5 grind. For those who have accomplished this, how long did it take you to reach that point in your life through Real Estate...

One of my current tenant is behind on rent. They were injured on the job and have a pending worker's compensation claim. But they have not paid previous months in full and nothing for current month. I have doubts that...

Hi, I am leasing my first rental and want to make sure I do this right so I don’t get stuck with a bad tenant. What things do I need from the potential renter so I can do a proper screening on them?

Hey everyone, Hope we have all had a wonderful week and ready to keep striving towards your goals of financial freedom!I had a general question, that I seem to be having trouble with.Where do you find your leads?I hav...

Bp,I currently have an investment property that I am looking to sell due to a major life event. The home is currently worth about $135k and we have a mortgage on the home with a balance of $90k. The current tenants ha...

I don't panic often, but if I was a LL in California I'd be freaking out.  I've said in the past I invest in Houston because I don't fear hurricanes or floods.  I only fear what the government may decide to do to me. ...

1st and foremost, I'd like to thank everyone on this site for helping me feel confident in my real estate dreams. While I'm technically a newbie, I've been reviewing the BP site since a family member told me about it ...

Hi there! I am seeking advice for whether to go through with my first home purchase. It's the biggest purchase I'll have ever made, and I want to do everything I can to make the most informed decision possible. Here's...