As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...

How would you handle a type of Tenant that keeps your property nice and clean, treats the Landlord with all deserved respect, but is always behind on Rent?

I usually hear about qualities we need from our real estate agents as investors, but I don't generally know what agents need, especially when working with investors. What does your ideal, investor, working relationshi...

I’m looking to break into REI with wholesale deals as a way to raise capital for personal investment properties. When it comes to getting a seller to sign a purchase agreement, how are wholesalers showing POF even tho...

Hi all! I'm in process of closing on a 96k rental property and trying to decide btw 15 and 30 year mortgage.  Below are numbers:Purchase price: 96,000Down payment: 20%Interest rate: 3.125% on 15 yr,  3.85 on 30 yrMont...

I just left this message below in reply to a forum post recently.  I thought I would share it with all here to document my path and to inspire others to follow a similar path and stay away from late night guru garbage...

I wanted to post the story of a rental house that we purchased a few months ago and just got done with a cash out refinance.  The numbers are great and I think they will give some of you the motivation needed to pull ...

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What would you recommend to anyone interested in investing in mobile home parks? Is there any specific training or education that would be valuable to increase my chances of a positive investment...

I recently had a chat with the Director Of Multi-Family Prooject with Airbnb and they are reaching out to Multi-Family Investors to offer a program to help implement short-term rentals for their properties. I have tal...

Renting to friends ? Yes or no ?