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The City of Chicago has recently streamlined its financial incentive programs for economic development within city limits. Historically, navigating the funding landscape was complex with differing program specific fun...
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Hey Everyone,
I am looking for the best financing options for my plan, but if there are any better plans someone might have a suggestion for, I would love to hear them as well.
Your goals and story: I am a newly li...
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I having a hard time with the lender I chose to use for a commercial refi and a portfolio loan. We started the application on Feb 14 and still do not have a closing date. How long does something like this usually take...
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I am about to solidify the purchase of a fairly sizeable mobile home park in Northern Illinois. I'm thinking about the possibility of also starting a separate mortgage business so I could offer financing for those who...
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Hello Fellow BP Members. We are listing our first rental unit and wanted some feedback on the listing. The condo will be available for rent mid january currently updating floors, paint and kitchen so pics coming soo...
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Hey everyone I am trying to get some information on how everyone handles applications from tenants and what your flow chart would look like. Listed below is my general understanding and a timeline with some questions ...
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Hello! Newbie here preparing to move and rent out our current SFH in the DMV suburbs. I've seen a lot of posts on here discussing what their criteria and screening process is but not necessarily how they communicate i...
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I am accepting applications for new tenants and am curious what background check sites or apps are preferred by landlords. And why?
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After an evening of research, I’ve yet to find a source for me to obtain a FICO score on prospective tenants. Is anyone currently using the FICO score as part of your screening model and if so, where are you obtaining...
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Hello - I am in the process of renting out a property and fortunately (for me), i have a very high quality of tenants who have applied and i am trying to find out how to select the best.1. Is it legal in Michigan to d...