Eric La Pratt
Chicago - Snow Removal
I need recommendations for snow removal. Used to do it myself but pivoting now to hiring this out. Have a couple of small 2-4 unit properties in Albany Park and Lincoln Square, about 10-15 minutes from one another.Tha...
Frank Patalano
So what's holding you back?
When I help new investors with buying their first property I often want to know what is holding them back from pulling the trigger.So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?
Andrew Loaicono
Tenant Died in My Rental Unit
My Section 8 tenant, who lived alone, recently died in one of my rental units. She apparently had been dead for some time, but her daughter called to notify me just today. She went on to tell me that I have to contact...
Trey Holloway
Financing and Down Payments
Hi everyone. I am taking the plunge on my first STR. I've been checking markets and have honed in on a particular market. I have a realtor I'm working with who focuses on STRs. I'm now looking at the financing. My rea...
Amber Stevens
Special warranty deed
I'm looking at a property up for auction on homesearch and it says buyer will receive a special warranty deed or equivalent. What is that?Thanks!
Elle Green
Ever Increasing Water Bill
I'm in a townhome in that's connected to 3 additional units (apartment below and townhome to right and apartment below). Each month the water bill has increased with this month showing more than 10, 000 gallons of wat...
Michael Sager
What's the best maintenance solution?
Hello,Currently interested in understanding what the best maintenance strategy would be for my situation. To give some background, my family owns a 52-unit, 14 story apartment building on the north side of Chicago. We...
Max Pallatt
How do I structure this deal and lock in financing ?
.. I've made a few RE mistakes in my days and, although not my
current profession, I'd like to think I've learned a lesson or two in
RE. That said, I came across this possible deal but am not sure where
to star...
Phil K.
HELOC vs Second Mortgage - for rehab - need some expert advice!
I have a family member who owns two houses, free and clear - no mortgages and no HELOCs.
The cheaper house, "House A", is about three times the value of "House B". Both houses serve as on and off again rentals.
B...
Eric Bilderback
Millennial's growing poorer
Listening to people beat up on the young folks for having their student loans paid off. Look at this people born between 81 and 96 are getting poorer while the rest of us are getting richer. What this is really sayi...