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Bill Gulley FIXING DODD-FRANK/SELLER FINANCING
31 December 2013 | 66 replies

I'd like to get ideas from BP members on the topic of seller financing under the new laws.

Not looking for smart comments from several we already know don't like the changes but here's the fact:

It's th...

Scot Sorenson Should PM be showing me Background checks?
24 March 2019 | 8 replies

Hello BP,Should my PM be showing me background checks on perspective tenants?  I have 1 SF home that I rent out.  My PM told me with the first tenant that moved in he would be doing backgrounds but would NOT be sendin...

Jason Krasavage Chicago Low Rent Schedule = FHA Self Sufficiency FAIL
5 August 2020 | 6 replies

Trying to close on our first 4 unit this week. Everything has gone relatively perfectly until now. We got the appraisal back Monday, and although it was at the exact valuation we wanted, and didn't require any changes...

Mario Morales Renting Non-Conforming Garden Units in Chicago
21 November 2024 | 11 replies

Asking for a friend: Has a non-conforming basement, zoning really. 2 exits, 3 br, nice apartment. Can she post it on zillow market place? Where do people post "illegal" basements? It obvisouly wouldn't fly with sectio...

Chelsy C How can I make sure the title has no cloud or having a clear title after closing a short sale on a property in California?
22 December 2013 | 5 replies

I am buying a property,by looking at the prelim report, it has a trust showing both mother's name "A" ( pass away) and daughter "B" is selling the property short sale to me. on the #2. of the title report, it says ...

Dave Ketcham Property Management Agreement language
21 August 2013 | 9 replies

I would appreciate some BP wisdom on this. We just bought our first property in Missouri and the PM agreement includes the following two sections that are troubling -- we haven't seen this language before. It se...

James Fowler 3 bdr rental: City's says 5, renter asking for 6
6 February 2017 | 8 replies

OK... Maybe I should never question this. But it seems rediculous that the city's required occupancy permit allows for only 5 people in my 3 bed 1200 sqft house.Through screening people we have found a qualified poten...

Alex Zweydoff Why Landlords and Investors Should Use a NARPM Member Property Manager
13 June 2024 | 9 replies

Being a landlord comes with various challenges and responsibilities. To manage properties effectively, ensure tenant satisfaction, maintain the property, and handle legal matters, hiring a property manager who is a ...

Sherry Byrne Plans for Dodd Frank?
9 October 2014 | 126 replies

I have been watching some podcasts concerning impending implementation of Dodd Frank law as it pertains to Lease Optioning. I am very concerned as to how to proceed Renting to Own for my homes in a way that is aafe. A...

Josh Spears Creating a basement apartment without applying for ADU/Permits
31 January 2023 | 14 replies

Hello everyone,long time patron, first time posting. I have a question regarding a building I’m currently house hacking . 
I live in a 3 unit in the bronzeville area with an unfinished basement that I want to convert...