I have idle 401k that could be rolled into a real estate IRA and then use that rental cash flow to build equity for following purchases. Anyone been down this path?

I found a home that is in need of significant repair. It appears that it was at one time repurposed as a multifamily with possibly three units,  but two for sure. This home was sold a year ago via a Trustee sale. It i...

Chicagoans are aware that many properties contain an old grease trap in the yard. Welp, I bought a property and its missing. Never had this happen.Any leads on where to buy these? 15.5" diameter hole with an 18" diame...

Good morning all.I saw a post by another investor joking about the economic data and guru training and it got me thinking and wanting to post this for anyone new. There is going to be a lot of FOMO posts and ads onlin...

Everyone keeps making it in their real estate investment journey—and so did I. But progress comes from embracing those mistakes and learning from them. Let me close this chapter with another round of lessons.
I’ve al...

Tax season often leads to creative interpretations of what can be considered a deductible business expense. However, a recent case highlights the importance of thorough documentation and substantiation when claiming d...

Hi, So my friend Jenny recently bought a SFH in the LA area. When a contractor was in the attic one day, he mentioned to my friend Jenny that he saw a rat. So Jenny bought some glue traps and put them up in the attic ...

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I recently bought a multifamily in Chicago.  During the inspection we noticed some mouse traps and a few mouse droppings--no big deal.  Recently, the tenants started complaining of loud noises in the walls and...

Any plumbing experts want to take a stab at this issue and see if you can provide a diagnosis?House is a new construction built about a year ago.  It's on public water and sewer.One of the sinks has an occasional sulf...

Hello!I just purchased a 4/2 in St. Paul and was wondering if you guys can offer some suggestions. First, my bathroom downstairs stinks and I really want the smell to go away. During inspection period we heard a mouse...