Cook County makes it illegal to refuse to show or rent property to people with certain criminal records.Looking for thoughts and advice from more seasoned landlords/ property management firms. Especially in urban mark...

Good afternoon,hope all is well.I am in escrow to buy a 2 unit flat in Chicago Il. Price is about $150,000, both 3 bed rooms and the building is ~2,900 SQF. There will be renovations taking place after the close of es...

Hi Everyone,I'm getting complaints of unruly behavior at my apartment complex. Apparently I have 1-2 bad influences that are playing loud music and drinking in front of their doors/parking lot. I'd like to discourage ...

My name is Kendra and I am interested in buying a property in West Englewood neighborhood in Chicago IL.  I am located in Dallas, TX.  The property is affordable and I can fix it up to add equity and increase revenue....

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $156,000

Cash invested: $130,000

Sale price: $435,000

Extremely distressed FourPlex. It was occupied by ...

I'm starting in on the task of Christmas shopping, and looking for good books for one family member. On the Washington Post 'Best Books of 2016' list, I stumbled across this gem:'Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the Ame...

Hello BP,I am looking at switching jobs in the near future and right now it looks like it might be between 2 jobs, one would be near Saint Louis MO and the other near Omaha NE. Since I ultimately want to make real est...

I have a tenant call and and said the weed wacker kicked up rocks and broke the glass to the  sliding patio door. I told her that is not normal wear and tear so you will be responsible for the repairs of the door. I s...

Ive never run across this situation and Im concerned if any laws were broken or if we are in a postion for a lawsuit?
Sceanrio:
I had this single mother tenant for over 10 yrs. She has a 13 yr old daughter. The Mother...

I am a REI newbie and have grand ideas for my future empire (I know I am years away from something substantial) But I am interested in a FUTURE side project that probably has a lot of problems. A family member of mine...