Guevara M.
Young Tenant (College Student)
I have a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo coming up for rent and have a 19 year old female who is relocating for college that is interested in my property. She has no rental history due to living at home with her parents. How ...
Alex Hake
What contingencies do you put in an offer on a home sight unseen?
Hey Guys,I am currently leveling up my real estate and investment game, and I might get into a place where I am making a few offers on sight unseen properties. Besides low-balling your initial offer, what are other co...
Account Closed
Qualities to look for when hiring your next property manager.
How to Find a PM – Six Qualities You Should Look For:
1. Look for Experience
Experience is a big plus in many industries, but it’s crucial in property management.
After all, you’re entrusting your property in someo...
Matthew Banks
new const business crew & # projects
Our company is looking to venture into new construction.
Do most small homebuilders (<25 homes per year) have any full-time crew or do they hire all independent contractors for each trade? What is the minimum crew...
Jennifer Cropper
Homeowners payout and contractor
I have water damage to my home and my homeowners insurance was involved immediately. I used a mitigation company with a good reputation I chose and the insurance company accepted. Their remodeling arm put in an estima...
Mary Winter
Bathtub cracks - How to fix it?
Hello BP Community!I really need help with this! I attached a picture below. The cracks are on the soap holder portion of the bathtub. It is a one piece bathtub located on the second floor. It was installed by the bui...
Nicole A.
What if your handyman / contractor damages tenants' belongings?
What would you do?There is a handyman working on the exterior of the rental and he's doing some repointing brick work. The renters have a new (according to them) window unit AC and the contractors have let mortar drop...
Tony Freeman
Why Security Deposits In Chicago Are A NO NO!
This isn't meant to be a long post but I have a lot of first time investors and house hackers or just investors that are new to Chicago that ask about charging a security deposit and my answer to them is NEVER charge ...
Daniel Foster
Potential Buy and Hold
I am looking at a property that I feel I can buy at a significant discount, but it may be for good reason . . . In the disclosure, the line that reads "Substances, materials or products which may be environmental ...
Dustin M.
Minimum amount of repairs to complete on MH before selling
Hi,
I am struggling with deciding on how much in repairs I should complete before selling my mobile home. On my last home I fixed all the floor damage and re-carpeted the floors in three rooms. I spent around $800 do...