Aaron Jones
Chicago Rental Properties
I’m looking to purchase my first rental property and I have an opportunity for a 4 unit in Chicago. One of my major concerns is of doing any type of property in and around Chicago the unnerving cook county tax rate. I...
Eric Tullius
Pros and Cons of Low Interest Rates
Lower interest rates can have a significant impact on various sectors of the economy. On the positive side, lower interest rates can lead to increased borrowing and spending, which can stimulate economic growth. Consu...
Frank Gigliotti
18 unit consisting of 1BR and studios?????
I own a three unit building on the near south side of Chicago and I just met the Niebor across the ally who wants to sell his 18 unit. The numbers work and if all goes well I should be able to bump rents up by 25% whi...
Catherine Maria
Considering a 20% rental increase
Hi, I recently inherited a 6 unit apartment building that is located in a prime East coast location. Three of the 6 tenants have been there for a long time and the previous owners chose to forgo raising rental fees on...
Vincent P.
Investing in High Real Estate Tax States Such as NJ, NY
Hello BP- in the past year i have aquired a 2 family and am in contract on a 4-5 family, both in NJ. My question for investors in high real estate tax states such as New York, New Jersey, are you concerned what your r...
Franklin Marquette
Thoughts on Rent Controlled Areas in Los Angeles (Los Feliz)
Hey all,I am new to the forum and new to real estate. Currently looking at a ~$1.35MM duplex in the Los Feliz / Silverlake area. This area is pretty hot right now in my opinion given it is transitioning, but all of it...
Patrick Bavaro
Is “dumb data” holding property managers back? Startup validation
Hey everyone, I’m working on a platform concept called RentKeep that focuses on providing property intelligence to help property managers make data-driven decisions to increase their NOI. This concept is currently in ...
Richard Vang
tenant complain about rent increase
The first year, I advertise the rent $100 below market rent so that I can fill the place up quick. Indeed, the SFR was filled within a few days. So, after the first year, the rent is about $125 below market rent, so, ...
Reya Ripet
Worried about ever rising stupid property taxes.
Hi all.I'm in Alachua county FL, but that's not available in the location options.So , off course the proposed property taxes bills have arrived. And each has gone up the full 10%.IMO property taxes are a criminal org...
Tyler Ingram
Florida Keys STR analysis
Hey Bigger Pockets!My fiance and I are looking to buy our first STR. We're close to making an offer but want to get another set of eyes on the numbers. Here's what we're looking at:2 Bed/2 Bath condo in the Florida Ke...