PJ Kolnik
About to become a Landlord!
Hi all, I’m just about to close on a 3 unit property here in Chicago. It needs a bit of work with one unit I will live in and another two to rent out. Both have current leases that will run out in March and then I can...
Ed Nunno
amortization
can someone please explain exactly what this word means ?
Sean Wilt
How tough are you on guests for reviews?
How tough are y'all non guests that leave the home a bit of a mess? We've rented our personal residence out a number of times and each time the home has been pretty spotless on our return. We just purchased a full t...
Will Barnett
The rate freeze
What is your opinion?
Personally I think it is a terrible idea. It's just gonna slow the bleeding, at least until rates adjust again and we are back in the same situation. I swear, when I hear Bush promoting it I g...
Kevin Parnella
Retirement funds to purchase an investment property
Hi all,I am about to change jobs and will be purchasing an investment property once my vehicle is paid off in 2016. I emailed my HR person to obtain a Terms of Withdrawal to review if my next employer will allow for l...
Stephen Dominick
Wholesailing dropouts
I am just wondering why nearly all the local people in my general area that considered themselves "Wholesaler's" have not been active for a year or more (and there is a lot). Not the right models? to much Guru influ...
Polina Goncharova
Lease Renewal with Increase and Other Requests
Hello BP!I own a 3 Flat property on Chicago's Near West Side and I am planning on increasing rent in the following manner:(Rent increase is due to market rents and a hike in property tax)3bd/2ba, 1,150 sq ft Apartment...
Jeffrey Townsend
first property at courthouse auction
I just purchased my first property at a foreclosure auction. The property is currently occupied, I believe there are tenants in there. I have tried knocking several times and no one answers. What is the best way to g...
Gaurav Dhir
Moving to Canada - which city should I choose?
HiI have just joined BiggerPockets and am amazed at the amount of information available and the way members are helping each other out. Thanks to everyone taking time out to reply to queries.I am a recent Canadian Per...
Tim Jacob
Eviction moratorium effect on landlords and property managers
Hi,I'd like to share some experiences on what I have seen in the Baltimore area which is my neck of the woods. As many know the federal eviction moratorium ceased after a Supreme court ruling on August 26, 2021. On...