Seems to be the consensus a non-refundable move-in fee is preferred in Chicago -- legal reasons.
What about getting, in addition, first and last month's rent prior to move in? Does this open you up to more litigation...

Has anyone invested in chicago area? Is south side by the lake a good area to invest? Has anyone heard about the new development around 87th street by the lake along the new lake shore drive? I'm contemplating on inve...

Hello everyone,I recently evicted a tenant and had to concede to the demand to conceal this eviction record during the negotiation. It's not fair for his future landlords not to know about this terrible tenant. Anyhow...

Hello! I am about to begin a rent ready renovation of a house in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Atlanta. I am unsure of how to proceed though because my exterminator says that it has bed bugs.

During the renovation, ...

What are some good questions to ask, and things to watch out for when looking for a property manager for a Single Family Home?

Hello BP Community - What has been your experience with full-time furnished/vacation rentals in San Francisco vs. a regular long-term rental? What tips do you have about doing this effectively? Finding tenants? (corpo...

Hey All,I am still shocked that so many investors are still looking at SFH, condos, and townhomes to invest in right now.  Specifically single families tend to cash flow negative right now once you factor in reserves ...

Are there any cities out there that are explicitly AIrbnb-friendly?

Hi, I have a couple investment homes in the suburbs of Chicago that have incredible upside potential for rent to section 8/ voucher holders. The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) has recently disclosed new renta...

A few questions I have for landlords. 
How long did it take you to get rental assistance funds from the state? 
How long from the time of application and until getting the funds.
Me and my delinquent tenant filled ...