Craig Sparling
Chicago vs the world: Forgone opportunities?
I've been investing in Chicago for almost 15 years. I've been incredibly lucky with tenants, turnover, properties, appreciation, connections etc.That said I do occasionally find myself wondering, what if....If I had ...
Tim C.
Bad Tenant Case Study - Advice?
Quick case study I was hoping to get a couple of updated opinions on.I inherited tenants in a duplex I just purchased. Long story short, I honored the existing lease which had a low security deposit (<50% of rent),...
Nawab I.
Need advice on hassle free rental investment
Hi thereWhile I have lived on the Westcoast for a good part of my life, I am out of US for past few years. Recently I discovered cheaper houses in Pittsburgh (compared to the west coast cities), and I am thinking to p...
Andrea E.
Looking 4 inspectors/property mgr/input on closing 1st duplex!
Hi there!So the sellers accepted my offer!! This is my first home, and first multi unit property!!! The short of it is that I am looking for inspectors for mold and sewer pipes for sure, and am contemplating adding in...
Mike Sanders
Preparing for a possible fight with my new HOA over interior improvements, any suggestions?
Quick Summary: I bought my first condo to live in, and eventually rent. Read the R&R, everything looked fine. President of the HOA is making it sound like I need to get a permission slip for interior improvements,...
Anthony Holloway
Buying a Condo to later turn into a rental property
Hi,I’m currently renting in Los Angeles and I hate having to pay rent because I feel like I’m throwing money out the window. But with the salary that I make and the area I want to live in, I can only afford to buy a 1...
Steve DellaPelle
Tenant Damaged Neighbors Property - Who’s Liable?
Hello BP! It’s been a while...I’ve been a landlord for close to 4 years now and I just ran into a unique situation at my four family property. Here’s the breakdown:- Tenant in Unit 1 has private access to the property...
Jordan Roberts
Umbrella Policy vs. General Commercial Liability
Hello,
Insurance has always been difficult for me to understand and I feel like it's all a scam anyway (since they always find ways out of covering stuff). Can someone explain to me the difference between having a $1...
Salim Katach
Any advice on updating this bathroom?
Hey All,
Id love some input on what you guys think I should do to this bathroom. Its a buy and hold rental. This is 1 unit of a duplex. The other tenant is paying $700/month so I can probably get the same amount in r...
Nathaniel K.
Purchasing Investment Property Out of State
Hello everyone, I am looking rigorously to purchase my first investment property. I am leaning towards the direction of Section 8, due to low barrier to entry and guaranteed monthly payments. I understand the risks an...