Ryan Bird
Chicago net migration trends and investor outlook
I saw an Year end report that talks about negative net migration trend in cook county and especially in the city of Chicago. I’m curious how investors take these numbers. I see such articles on negative net migration...
Sam Trulli
Duplex vs Single family House Hack
Hello everyone,I’m looking into house hacking and wanted to hear some opinions on house hacking a duplex vs a single family home. It seems like a duplex is the better option as far as numbers wise with halving multipl...
Bret Bordwell
What should I provide as a landlord?
Two specific questions, but I hope this covers the general subject of what a landlord should provide.
For one, what about HVAC filters? I want my system kept clean, so should I provide filters for the HVAC?
Second, ho...
John Blackman
Form 8908 - Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes
Is anyone aware of how to qualify a home you built as energy efficient via this irs form?
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf
My tax accountant mentioned this to me and this is the first I've heard of it. Aust...
Javier Santana
Short-Term Rental Thoughts
What are your thoughts on Short Term Rental "Condo Hotel" Properties? If you don't know what these are, they are starting to spout up more & more especially in Florida. Basically is a condo that can also be manage...
Christian Kurt
Add Residential Units To Existing Mixed Use Zoned Property (CA)?
I am getting ready to make an offer on an existing mixed use property that is zoned for storefront retail + residential units in San Diego, California. Does anyone have a private lender that will lend on the acquisi...
Account Closed
Any books on how to value add 21 units
HI all, What are the some non-traditional value add on 21 units? The units are at a prime location, great tenants base but old buildings.Are there any books recommendations?
Salman Saifuddin
Buying commercial apartments
Can anyone tell me what I should look for when I want to buy commercial an apartments contained or 5 units or more? What is the formula (steps) that I should look for? Thank you!
Daniel R.
Which is it: upstairs vs. ground floor means a discount?
I always thought upstairs was at a premium because you don't have to put up with noises above you, but now most apartments I want to rent are telling me ground floor is ata premium because you don't have to "move u...
Alejandro Ferrer
House hacking in Chicago
Hello everyone, new investor here and was wondering if anyone has some advice for house hacking in Chicago IL or surrounding suburbs,cities ( Berwyn, Cicero, forest park, brighton park etc..) with things like which on...