so I just bought my second rental property  it was a Fannie Mae   we are waiting to get the water turned on and hear from the neighbor that the previous owners left because the septic tank or other water was backing u...

So I've been encountering so much more investors wanting to invest in Northwest Indiana that are investing in Chicago and there a quite a few differences to keep in mind if you want to purchase in the area that are to...

The sale of our property is in contract, the house has been empty.  Closing will not occur for 6 weeks - All utilities are currently on but wondering if I should turn off Gas & Water since the house is vacant &amp...

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to start an important discussion on how to increase the value of a multifamily property.  It's all about raising the NOI, and I would like to get some ideas on how to create value.Any idea wo...

Do you guys pay to get popcorn ceilings with asbestos removed? or do you guys do it yourself?Is there any advantage or benefit to having it done professionally and providing paperwork to an appraiser during a re-appra...

Hello all! I'm a newer Chicago investor but very active RE Broker. I've noticed as a homeowner (BRRRR at the moment) and as an investor that the price of water is steadily rising and approaching the $125/month coast o...

HI all, i'm looking at putting a bid in on a house on HUBZU which does not have city water or sewage. This would be my first offer on a house like this so i'm trying to ask the right questions so i'm prepared for what...

Hello again.I'll try and keep this short because... it's long.My HOA owns a retention pond behind my house. There is a drain right behind my culdesac (sp?) that drains into the river/creek on the other side of our nei...

Ok, I'm just a little bit confused about exactly what insurance I need. After scrounging through the rental property book and online, I think I ingested too much information and need some clarity.So I'm in the process...

Hello BiggerPockets Community,I currenty have a 2 flat which I have a long term tenant who is paying cash living on the first floor & another CHA tenant who lives on the second unit above her.I wanted to go CHA be...