Alex Fenske
June 2023 Housing Market Update (Chicagoland metro)
Hi everyone, here is the housing market update I publish for clients each month. As always, there are some interesting surprises! This is data for the Chicagoland metro area sourced from Midwest Real Estate Data LLC._...
Cooper Marcus
Real Estate Professional - timing of events during the year?
Last year I owned no rental property and spent little time on real estate. This year I will acquire at least one rental property and meet the qualifications for both Real Estate Professional and Material Participation...
Jeff L.
Indianapolis / Indiana - any special lead laws?
I'm under contract for my first property in Indy. I'm wondering if I should skip the lead inspection.The seller marked "unknown" in the sellers disclosure: Seller has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based...
Hersh M.
What happens to RE during deflation?
I am new to RE and currently getting ready to jump in after studying through lots of podcasts, articles, books, etc. But (always a but, right?) I recently came across this 2010 video from Robert Kiyosaki - https://www...
Cale Delaney
Rehab and Contractor Tips
I see a lot of stories about how rehab typically takes a lot longer and is more costly than people anticipated. I work for a very large contractor (commercial restoration and strengthening) and wanted to share some th...
Gabriel Orduna
Mobile/ Manufactured homes
Hello,I’m still trying to find/decide on my niche. I’m wondering if anyone knows whether a mobile/manufactured home is a good investment for a rental property. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated. I’...
Aysia Harris
Wholesaling tips as a beginner
Where would you guys recommend starting off wholesaling as a beginner?
Lindsay Wilcox
Letting Tenant Pay Months at a Time?
Just got a question from a prospective tenant and wanted to know what you think. He's a college student and receives his student loans in August and January, so he wanted to know if he could pay four months' rent at a...
Micah Bolch
Quick question about being a mentor.
I'm really grateful for the opportunity to be a part of real estate in this time.What are some questions to ask a potential mentor student?I've closed 16 deals since 2018 which to some of you may not be that impressiv...
Amy Efland
Wall texture
I'm in process of doing our first flip. Its a 1952 ranch and we need to re-texturize the walls. I don't think the walls have ever been re-texturized and we are replacing some of the drywall. The drywall contract...