Harly Cook
Hello from a new Investor
Hello BP! I've been living in Seattle (first hill area) for the last three years. I work as process improvement consultant for various companies. I'm looking to diversify my income and possibly create my own business....
Sean McKee
Cook County IL Just Housing Ordinance Question
Hello Everyone!This discussion is really geared towards Cook County investors, but any advice is welcomed.Cook County recently passed The Just Housing Ordinance. This question is only focused on the screening process ...
Phil S.
Are the banks still holding onto foreclosures?
What do you guys think about banks still holding onto some REO's? I think here in Chicago that this is true as well as a few other investors in my area. Looking for an overall view of the situation though from around...
Jenna Pham
Cooking at Airbnb room rental
Hi guys,I'm curious what your policies are for cooking in Airbnb room rental? I'm Airbnb-ing 2 rooms upstairs and both guests are staying long term of 1-2 months. Both guests asked me on separate occasions if they c...
Stephanie Gomez Cook
Multi family in South Los Angeles
I’m looking to purchase my first multi family in South Los Angeles, a couple miles from USC. This will be my first hack. I’ve read the Househacking Strategy and done some mild research on the regulations and ordinance...
Brad Cook
Negotiating earnest money deposit
I am looking at doing my first wholesaling deal I understand the process for the most part but have a few things that put me in a bit of a paralysis. I see wholesaling gurus say you can put anywhere from $100-$250 as ...
Kelly Reynolds
Turnkey Investments in Illinois
Hi! I am new to BP, and my husband and I are looking into out of state investing because we live in California and the cost to purchase is just too high here! We have two small boys with another one on the way in Ma...
Tom Kaz
Cook county tenant landlord ordinance
What’s your take on the new ordinance that just past for the entire county of cook in Illinois? This could really hurt us small time landlords! Once again Illinois gives MORE power to the tenant, any advice moving for...
Kimberly H.
Basic Cook County Housing Voucher question
To those who rent in Cook County,Just got an application from someone I am told has a housing voucher (by the real estate agent representing applicant).Aren't I supposed to actually receive a copy of the housing vouch...
Taylor Cook
Need Books help ASAP
Have a family member whose health is rapidly declining. She runs all of the books for her multiple investment properties as well as her assisted living business that she owns. She essentially needs to bow out and have...