Hi everyone:I have a no smoking clause in my lease agreements, which prohibits the use of the recreational marijuana. However, a tenant recently informed me he has a prescription for medical marijuana.I haven't been a...

My husband and I recently purchased a house in Lake Forest, IL that needed some rehab. We did all of our due diligence (three mold companies, chimney inspector and regular home inspector). After beginning the mold rem...

I just replied to a thread and it made me wonder. I'm not on BP very often any more, but I still have a vast experienced history. One thing I haven't seen much is a how to or step by step approach to actually building...

Aside from the usual, human rights and discrimination aside, are there those type or class of applicant that you will not even consider renting to. Excluding the obvious such as criminals, those with pets or children ...

Hello All!I purchased a 18 unit building 2 1/2 years ago in Central Illinois.   Prior to purchasing, I did as much research as possible and did my best as a new investor on the due diligence.   I am struggling to see ...

A mature couple of Indian extraction have applied for one of my units. I am working on the application at present and have not finished processing it. They are first generation immigrants from India and it is clear th...

I’m in the process of buying my first rental property. My credit union is offering 3.1% on an15 year while another lender is offering 4.87% on an 30 year for investment properties. I’m 46 and aim to retire by 65. With...

What are your favorite add ons to add to your lease? Do you have an addendum to your standard residential lease? Examples:  Smoking is prohibited in the unit. LANDLORD permits the use of parking space #XXXX t...

The #1 Rule Of Successful Flipping! - How To Flip A House From Start To Finish Rule #1: Do NOT Listen To Me. I Survive On Sheer Dumb Luck! What were you thinking!!The End!Did  you really eagerly click on this post to ...