I just acquired a property through a tax sale and took possession of it yesterday.  Thankfully it was a good surprise what I thought was two beds one bath ended up being three beds with two full baths, living room, di...

As a real estate agent, what do I need to know about testing for soil around the houses I'm listing?

I got a call from one of my tenants today. She told me that she's been sick for a month and a half, basically since she moved in. She said she's had hives, swelling in the face, feet and tongue. The other day she was ...

Hi Everyone, I have a property under contract in the south side suburbs of Chicago. The inspector found an oil tank and he told me this could be a serious issue. We couldn't look at the tank because it was underground...

Just an FYI to those investors that either hire contractors for the repairs, renovations, painting, etc. OR Do It Themselves - the Federal RRP Lead Safe Certification Law that was passed a little over a year ago, is n...

I ave a triplex in Texas I fly out to 4 times a year.  I was wondering if it's OK to write off all of flight.  I go mainly to meet with managers and do improvements.Would it be OK to writeoff the Plane tickets?  I was...

I found an area that has good schools, low crime rate, convenient amenities nearby but no multifamily properties in the area.....like, at all.  Is this a business opportunity? Other than getting permission from the vi...

Today I got a text from one of my tenants saying she has had some breathing problems since moving in (2 months ago) and asked if I have ever done mold inspection. I am not sure how to respond and what will be the next...

Hi everyone!!I have a question targeted towards investors utilizing social media marketing. Does your online presence actually bring you motivated seller leads? As opposed to, for example, direct mail marketing or ban...

Hello AllMy tenant just contacted me to let me know his son became ill, went to the doctor and the doctor told him the symptoms we related to mold. He was tested and showed mold in his system. I am having the house te...