Henry Hogeterp
Best Landlord App on the market
I’m just beginning my real estate investing journey and about to close on a duplex where I’ll live in the smaller unit and rent the other unit out, gradually upgrading both units to build equity. Excited and worried a...
John Lanser
Easier rent collection
Hey Everyone. I'm currently collecting rent by meeting with tenants at the property or a neutral location. What is the best and easiest way to put this online? I see a lot of websites out there. Does anyone have exper...
Travis Russell
Rehab Budgeting in Chicago! Compiling Actual Costs/Guidelines
Getting started, there are always so many questions! I tried to find a list of "estimated" costs for standard rehab projects but I haven't found anything that is very comprehensive. What I'm hoping to create is a...
Mike L.
Do 1099 realtors qualify for the “PPP” government program
Hi everyone,I’ve had the hardest time figuring out if 1099 independent contractors working as real estate agents qualify to get money from the government under the disaster sba forgivable loans. It seems that we do, b...
Michael A.
Using life insurance to buy real estate
I’m curious if any investors on here have used cash value life insurance to buy real estate? My Grandfather taught me when I was young how he used his cash value to buy assets and earn a return on his money while it’s...
James Park
Prospective Tenant was turned off by thorough tenant screening process
This is the first time listing the rental property as an agent representing myself. I almost went through an eviction on my last property in Chicago and wanted to be extremely cautious when screening a prospective ten...
Carly DuCharme
Apartments.com, Zillow Rental Manager, Buildium????
What is your favorite property management tool? Looking for something that will be beneficial for a handful of single family rentals. I want to be as paperless and seamless as possible. Thanks in advance.
Account Closed
New tenant questions
I have my first property. I’m going to put it online “for rent” this week. Any advice on questions I should ask potential tenants?
Pete Woelfel
Turning away applicants
Hi All,
I'm currently marketing a property with a vacancy in Milwaukee and ran into something that I'm sure is routine for many of you but is actually a first time for me. I'm asking interested parties to complete a...
Jon Fick
Criminal Background & Credit Checks
What do you use for criminal background checks and credit checks for screening prospective tenants? Is there an all inclusive website that is reputable that you would recommend?