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Hey everyone. I've been looking at real estate schools in Chicago, IL to get my brokers license. But I'm unsure if I need to attend a school that is accredited or not. How does this work in the real estate realm? Is a...
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Hello everyone,
My company has developed our Tenant screening process ver thoroughly and over many years. That said it's been a great learning process and has been successful in the markets we've been in.
Recently w...
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As part of my ideology that education should be free, I will be making a monthly post (if not more often) related to real estate, because a better educated society results in better social and economic opportunities f...
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I have always been interested in rental properties but have limited funds and want to start small. Does anyone know any good books on the subject or have any tips? Any feedback is much appreciated!Thanks!
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In getting ready to purchase my first buy & hold, I've begun interviewing property managers...well, I've been trying to, anyway. I researched about 7 local companies so far, called them & left messages a few ...
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Hello all, I’ve started my journey on real estate. As daunting as it is, I am excited to learn all the “in’s and out’s” there is to know to be successful. I see plenty of successful acquisition stories of the famous 0...
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Fairly new around here, started educating myself on real estate back in October 2022 and found Bigger Pockets in November...what a blessing! Read a lot of the Bigger Pockets books, including the ones by Brandon Turner...
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Hi there,I have a four unit building. The top unit has 2 tenants who moved in in April. Below them are 2 tenants who moved in last October. Top Tenants complained last month that Bottom Tenants are putting their trash...
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Just closed on duplex #1! Inherited renter needs to go, but the existing lease doesn't length of time for a notice to vacate. What is best practice? Is 30 days sufficient?Thanks in advance for any input!
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I’ve learned about and heard positive review for a REI education and mentorship group in Texas. They send out recommended deals with financial metrics, assist you through the purchase and renovation process and I beli...