Hey team!I just put in a couple offers on single family homes in the Chicago suburbs (Bartlett and Carol Stream). I've done my own analysis and read some related posts in the forum, and I'm very much of the mindset th...

I was wondering if anyone here removed popcorn ceiling themselves.  I did some research and it doesn't look that hard: spray with water and scrape it off, then paint, is it that simple? or should i hire someone to rem...

Since I know very little about Real Estate investing, this past weekend I went to a 3-Day seminar (through Rich Dad) where they were selling mentorship and training for $52K. (I didn't bite.)They covered a great overv...

I hear tenants destroy air conditioners down south and destroy heaters up north. But how would someone destroy it? Overuse? Neglecting maintenance? Or actually taking a sledgehammer to it out of spite?

Greetings, I'm Tony! Currently serving in the STL Metro Area, looking to begin my real estate investment journey locally and in the Midwest region. I plan to work through Primary Residence Investing, House Hacking, an...

How's it going everyone. 2014 was a crazy year! Recently I graduated with my Master's in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy. Also, I proposed and to my girlfriend of 4.5 years on NYE.

These big changes in my li...

Has anyone broken a lease with a Section 8 tenet who doesn't pay their rent?

Hello. I am closing on a 3 unit multi-family today and am inheriting 2 tenants (one section 8). I wanted get advice for best practices on for day 1 landlording as this will be my first time being a landlord.Any sugges...

we are planning on investing in real estate in a self directed ira. I have read that the cost of servicing thr account can be high. I was hoping that someone who is already doing this, and has done the research, could...

Hello BP community and soon-to-be friends.  I am excited to join what already seems like a warm gathering of people, sharing inestimable experience.Originally from the Philly area, I relocated for work (regional sales...