Nathan Gesner
Landlord attempts to physically remove Tenant
It's increasingly common for Tenants to move in and then refuse to pay rent, abide by the agreement, or refuse to move out. They know how to take advantage of our weak legal system that is all-too-slow to deal justice...
Sara Taslitt
Common area lighting is on tenants circuit breaker
Hello- I just had an electrician doing some work in my two family house. I am living in the second floor. My first tenant is moving in next week.The electrician noticed that the common area electric is on the tenants ...
Suduk N.
Separate heat and hot water in a 3 flats
I'm about to close a MFH in Chicago. It is a 2 flats with a legal basement making it a 3 units property. It has 3 electrical boxes and 3 gas meters. Currently, there is only 1 huge old gas hot water furnace that se...
Michelle Bright
RUBS in Chicago
Does anyone have a company they like or two that does a good job with a RUBS set up in Chicago? Thanks!
Freeman Schultz
Home Depot and site visit questions
I was wondering if anyone has used the Home Depot referral service to find a contractor and what the experience was like. Would they recommend it?I have also heard that for some jobs, contractors will review pictures ...
Brandon Reed
What Mistakes Do You See Most Often?
Going to be doing something different for an upcoming episode of a Podcast that I host about Real Estate. I want to hear from you guys!
A lot of the show’s listeners are newer investors. Or, they’re experienced inves...
Ryan Thomson
The Art of Tenant Management
When it comes to managing tenants, the dynamics can sometimes be complex, especially when you're living with friends. In Colorado Springs, I have house hacked several homes with over 20 different tenants/friends. Navi...
Nathan Letourneau
roofing pricing question
Roofers price their work by the square. Is that based on the exact house size, the house size plus 10% for waste or the amount of shingles used.I haven't had to hire a roofer in a while, but when I have in the past i...
David Ounanian
What are common landlord expenses, and who covers them? Landlord or tenant?
When managing a rental property, here are some common maintenance expenses to be aware of. Some can be passed on to tenants, while others are usually the owner's responsibility:1. Sewer Cabling/Drain Cleaning: When th...
Christopher Adams
Hard Money loan question
Hello BP,So I have been doing a lot of reading and research on this topic and am still a little confused. I have potentially found a deal in the Bay Area that I would like to move forward on. I am looking to find a ha...