I’m pretty new to real estate investing. I’ve submitted several offers but I keep loosing out to cash offers. Should I get a hard money lender? If so what are the requirements (credit, capital etc)? Any advice is grea...

Bought a duplex 8 months ago and started house hacking to get into investing. Turns out I have a leaky roof that needs to be replaced entirely, looking at ~$30k. I wasn’t expecting this, but plan to hold the propert...

I've tapped into a family member for funding. It's my understanding that anything over $15,000 is taxable. Since 50>15, how can my donor avoid being taxed on this "gift".

I just found out my tenant running furnace without air filter for months(~6months). The 8-year old furnace is still working , can I charge tenant for maintenance cleaning up of internal components? I never ran into a ...

I found 2 different Craigslist ads recently proposing 20%-36% ROI, which are obviously tax lien properties in various states.

I've considered seeking private investors to fund this while making a small percen...

I am looking to buy a distressed property. I want to reduce the taxes before I buy it. Since it is only worth $50k when I buy it how can I get the taxes reduced based on this value in the most time efficient manner...

Hello, i was wondering has anybody has a bad experience with the group Chicago Action Investors? Im a newbie investor and i was looking to get into the game a couple years ago. I reached out to this Group who is led b...

Hi guys! I'm not going to lie it feels weird referring myself as a landlord :)I purchased a flat in October 2015 & have been putting as much money as possible into paying it off since then. This seems contrary to ...

Investment Info

Purchase price: $150,000

Cash invested: $150,000

Garage conversion ADU at primary residence. Increased property value by ~$200K. Rent $2000/mon. Taken HELOC at promotional rate o...

I have a tenant I inherited when I bought this 2-Flat in July 2013 in Cook County, Illinois.  She has 3 kids and has been a good tenant so far.  Timely rent, no damage, no excessive complaints.  Police called me today...