Michael Downs
Drafting my first lease. Anyone have recs for specifics to add?
My first SFH BRRRR project in Chicago west burbs is finally wrapping up. I'm working with an attorney who provided boiler plate "Illinois Residential Lease Agreement" and "Mainstreet Board of Realtors Residential Lea...
Debbie Arnold
Anyone ever rented out home for Adult family home use?
My daughter has just started her real estate investment journey. She currently has her 5 bedroom home for rent and was approached by someone wanting to rent it for an Adult Family Home. Anyone have experience with the...
Shelley Hilton
When shopping Landlords, what are the biggest red flags?
Hello Everyone,
I am a HCV/Sec 8 renter on the threshold of leaving my (cherished) property manager of nearly ten years for a new home. Over the past decade, I have become accustomed to a high standard of landlord ex...
Jessica Schonter
Question on application
So we are in the process of finding a tenant I have one in mind and told her all I needed to do was verify her income. Someone else has reached out that may have a better potential is it ok to scream that person as we...
Justin Pumpr
Thoughts on kitchen upgrade - Countertops (another one...)
Hey all,I know the countertops question has been asked quite a bit, but wanted to get some answers from people who have installed butcher block (Ikea specifically) in their rentals and how they have held up.My kitchen...
Jeff J.
getting rid of the smoke smell?
I have an apartment that was completely painted and a new carpet put in a year ago. The tenant is moving out and was a HEAVY smoker. I will be washing the carpet but can I get the smell out of the apartment wit...
Sadierose Saucier
Student loans into mortgage?
Hello everyone! My fiancé and I currently own 2 multi families under conventional loans (a 3 family owner occupied for 3 years and then moved out to owner occupy a duplex). We each have FHA available and are look...
Louis Barkhuizen
Port Aransas Texas Property managers
Good morning all. This post is directed to all STR owners in Port Aransas, Texas to get feedback on property management companies in the area. I have an STR in Port A that I started in February 2021. I signed up with ...
Bienes Raices
Grout or caulk for toilet base?
Merry Xmas (Happy Hannukah, etc.) to all
Is it necessary to grout the base of the toilet where it meets the floor, or would it be better to use caulk (or nothing)? Someone told me grout is necessary to stabilize the ...
Stewart J berry
Kitchen countertop remodel advise?
Hello All,
looking for a few opinions on countertops.. Ive got a small upper kitchen i've been remodeling after 15+ year tenants I inherited (smokers) left. New paint, outlets, lights, and cabinets. But I can't decid...