Just start to rehabbing and would like to know what is the most effective way to secure a vacant property in rehabbing stage. I read about the topics online and it seems that Dog, CCTV, light are useful. Without Wifi,...

I feel like I have an image in my head of what a rental is and I feel that is affecting my search for an investment property. I toured a foreclosed property in my area that is a 3 bed 2 bath, large, open concept house...

Hi, I wanted to hear what other people are doing to keep their tenants happy and renewing their leases.  I don't have any rental properties yet but I'm always interested in hearing what can be done to increase the tim...

I have an bank accepted contract on an REO house for $140k. It's a beautiful old craftsman 4 bdrm from 1910 but it has wood single pane windows, no insulation, and only one bath on the main floor. My agent estimates A...

Good morning fellow BPers.

I have a unit where I've rented to the same gal for 3 years. She has been an ideal tenant--very clean and rent is always on time. Two months ago her boyfriend moved in who is an architect....

As a long time lurker, but first time poster, I have to tell you all that I am really impressed with the quality of the posts and all the awesome cooperation shown in this forum.In an older post Jim Johnson said "In o...

I've been in a debate with a colleague about this subject lately and wanted to see how the BP community feels about it. So when you've found you're deal, which is the more fundamental - your plan or its execution?

BP nation,In my market, turnkey (rent-ready) homes are going for $140K - $150K and renting for around $1 per sf. Now - you can get a distressed property for $110K - $120K, but by the time you fix the foundation and gi...

Has anyone else noticed an increase in properties that were previously used as an STR for sale? (often times with the furniture included)Normally I'd default to inflation and subsequent market uncertainty. And that ma...

Hello, I am a newbie at real estate investing... I bought a 2 flat in Chicago in an up and coming neighborhood (Logan/Avondale area) about 10 yrs ago. Newbie because I bought it as a primary home at first, but now wan...