Howdy folks!I'm looking to get started renting my house in Chicago and was looking for a good management company to handle tenant complaints and repairs.  Things of that nature.  We have someone handling tenant acquis...

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How do you find Subject 2 deals and Seller Financing deals? Is it through realtors or your own network? If it is through realtors, how do you start conversation with realtors for such deals and how you find r...

So today me and my maintenance guy come over to cut the grass and change out the thermostat and to our surprise there's all this water on the new vinyl plank flooring in the dining room. The eldest daughter, 14yo, st...

I have several people that are more like acquaintances than close friends. For the folks that I know well, I have taken the luncheon approach to chat about private money. However for these acquaintance prospects, I...

In my market it seems like there are a lot of sellers that are getting bad (too optimistic) pricing advice from their realtor and their house sits on the market for months.  So, there are several houses near me that h...

Has anyone ever had a motorcycle as a real estate agent? I want to get one for the summer as my primary vehicle, but I'm thinking about riding around with "For Sale" signs might be a little tough. Anyone have experien...

When looking to purchase your first investment property, would you prefer a short term or long term rental plan?Would love some pros and cons! Thanks!

I had the appraiser at my home today as part of the refinance from 4.375% to 3.0%. He said a ton of people are refinancing right now. I asked the question if valuations are heading downhill yet, he said not that he wa...

Me:  Newbie - bought 5 single-family tax liens at the last tax sale, still waiting for the redemption period to time-out and get the deeds.  A few grand in capital to play with at the next tax auction.Target:  A 4-uni...

What are some ways to encourage and even incentivize a tenant to take good care of a freshly renovated rental unit? In the case of a SF home, it's already more likely they will feel ownership. But how can you go furth...