Jim L.
Foreclosure that is set to be auctioned off
If a property is in foreclosure and set to be auctioned off, is it still possible to contact the owner of the property, pay off the remaining debt and obtain the property before it goes to auction? Or once it is in f...
Account Closed
Gut to studs? Drywall question
Hi there, I am in a process of renovation of a house. The house is quite old, and has smell in it. The previous owner had pets. I will be changing plywood floor here and there. But I am more concerned about the drywal...
Joe S.
Tenant says something stinks every time they flush toilet
So the tenant has filled out a work request with the Property Manager. The tenant is saying that something smells every time they flush the toilet. These are the same tenants that filled out a work order some months b...
Sandy Bars
Gas Water Heater Pilot Light - thermocoupler?
Pilot goes out AFTER it heats the water. That is, I can start the pilot light, and it will stay on (even all night - as i left it in pilot mode), but once the gas turns on and heats the water for awhile (not sure ho...
Anastasia Jordan
Bought & sold a tax certitficate. Lienholder now suing my buyer.
I was going to wait until a verdict was issued but oh well.Read this from last year.....https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/226...Now for my part......Bought a tax certificate in Feb 2017 (I think). 3 unit...
David A.
Tenant just text me will be late on rent for the first time
I have had this couple always be on time for the past 6 months but I just received a text. I am not sure what to think about it because I really want to be strict about late rent and in the lease agreement says that l...
Cara Fazio
Security Deposit Charges
I just had tenants move out a week ago and have incurred some significant expenses getting it cleaned and ready for new occupants. This is a class A rental that was spotless when the tenants moved in 1.5 years ago. ...
Erick Peller
Local Chicago/Suburb construction material outlets/suppliers
Hello Everyone! I am just getting into real estate investing and plan to utilize the BRRR method on a condo I got for a great deal.I will be doing most of the updating/construction myself and am in need of some constr...
Jennifer Hillberg
Best way to rehab a wood floor on a rental-to-be
Hi -- I'm working on a house that will be in a lower-income rental area. I pulled up the carpets (which had 30 years of dirt and dust under them) and found good hardwood floors. There are many imperfections due to t...
Rich Hupper
Mortgaged property and fire
I do not have experience with this topic and looking to understand the ins and outs. If you buy a rental property with a mortgage and there is a significant amount of damage to the property due to fire so that no unit...