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Currently I own and operate a PM management company, and have procrastinated in getting my RE license; I am doing so as we speak. The market is SOOO saturated where I live, the scraps aren't even worth fighting over,...
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I have evicted tenants before but here in Illinois it is time consuming and costly. Looking for creative ways to get tenant out legally. Buy them out, etc.
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How does everyone on here handle the situation when their cleaner calls them and say the following....“Your guests trashed the place. No damage, but trash everywhere and just left in a disgusting mess. Took us twice a...
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I'm a strong believer that a house-hack is one of the first steps to wealth and financial freedom.However, this one rule is overlooked and constantly kills deals before they even happen:The self-sufficiency test. I ta...
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Hello all,I'm still fairly new to real estate investing and real estate in general however, it is ALREADY down right fascinating! Now, we are all very familiar with the common "goals" of real estate but, there has to ...
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Anyone willing to share a script and/or letter you've used to approach owners to seller finance your purchase of their property? I just bought a property with seller financing that fell into my lap. Was a win-win fo...
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I will be rehabbing my investment property (property manager will oversee) and am wondering if contractors expect some upfront payment (e.g carpet layer to buy carpet, cabinet maker for kitchens). I currently have a s...
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Hello,
I currently have a vacancy and can't believe the lack of tenants this time of year!
In the past I've always had the property turn over in spring/summer. 1 or 2 craigslists adds and my email box is full.
T...
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I feel like I have an image in my head of what a rental is and I feel that is affecting my search for an investment property. I toured a foreclosed property in my area that is a 3 bed 2 bath, large, open concept house...
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Greetings,
I have been lurking on and off here for some time now, so much great information , IMO BP completely eliminates the need to purchase expensive books and courses.
I recently moved to the...