Andy S.
Tenant Move in and move out inspections
I was wondering what is the best way to conduct these? How do fellow landlords do it?1. Do they take pics of interior at move in and have tenants sign each pic? Or just have a tenant sign a move in inspection docs tha...
Kino Elliott
Essential property inspections
What kinds of inspections should I have done before and or after putting in an offer on a property?
Alex Huang
Thoughts on This Marketing Technique for Prospective Tenants?
A friend suggested this as a way to 'stand-out' among other properties. It is a pretty creative tactic and I would love to know if any one else has tried it (or have alternative little property perks).My friend owns a...
Michelle Sinclair
Probates- Never heard of
Let me start by saying I am new to investing so learning all the different strategies has been fun and challenging. Probate Investing immediately interested me but I'm about ready to pull my hair out. After talking to...
Candace Berry
Buying & Selling on TERMS question
I am taking the advice of Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad/Poor Dad) and many other seasoned investors and attending a seminar tomorrow. I doubt the validity of this method but opted to attend because it was local, relativel...
Donte Handy
ISO Real Estate Marketing VA
BP
I am getting to the end of the rope with my current VA. Simple tasks are being misunderstood and/or done wrong. When I wake up, I have to check behind tasks that were performed and provide feedback. 75% of the tas...
Jay Hill
First multiunit purchase: need advice
I am about to purchase my first multiunit (triplex) property after being a dormant real estate investor for the past 10 years. I currently have three single family units and have had them since ~2005 (first purchase)...
Mark Killion
Average Cap Rates for Chicago Multi-Family Properties - 2021
Hello BiggerPockets community! At the end of this post, you will find a heat map of Chicago Cap Rates by neighborhood. Map areas with a darker shade of blue have higher cap rates.
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Bryan Richardson
Electronic lockbox on rentals
Do you guys use electronic/bluetooth lockboxs. We've been using them for about 2 yrs now. We can send potential tenants temporary code to view our homes, it's very convenient. I'm always kinda worried about theft or v...
Mike B.
1031 Reverse Exchange
Hey BP: I'm a little foggy on the step by step process of performing a 1031 reverse exchange, and I'd appreciate some feedback. Here's my situation: My sister and I will be joint-venturing to purchase a commercial ...