So this duplex is my third property that I purchased just by chance while doing repairs to my sfr thats right next door. I was working on my place when I saw a man on a ladder painting some bare wood on the duplex nex...

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My name is DiEdra (pronounced dee-ED-ra). I'm here in the suburbs of Chicago. Since I was a child, I've done something with real estate - starting with building houses out of shoe boxes, then drawin...

Hey everyone!I'm moving in a few months and I'm trying to find a place that makes sense to rent after I relocate again in about 3-4 years. I'd live in it for that time, then rent when I leave. However, everything on t...

I'm looking at a 2/1.1 SFH on the southside of Chicago. The neighborhood is a warzone, but this particular street seems better than average. It's close to a park, the train and a school. Both neighbors take care of...

Happy Wednesday BP,

Im a newby so please bare with me..

Today I put on offer on a REO for the asking price (the bank just dropped price by ($25K), $5K earnest money, waving inspection and a 5 day close. I did this k...

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I just joined this website and it seems to have a wealth of info. Here are the details for the property I am looking to invest in and my financial status.

Property Type: Single family
Bedrooms: 4 bedroom...

Flipping houses has been a dream of mine for some time now, but I have not taken any steps towards making it a reality. In the coming months I will be starting classes for my RE license and then from there will start ...

Hello, first post here and first time buying a home. I've been reading through the forum for a couple of weeks and I've learned so much here... amazed by how intelligent and insightful these discussions are.  I hope m...

I have had problems with this co. for the last 2 years. Non responsive to e mails (which are seldom sent) they are just ignored. HOA president not taking action with them. I have been an owner for 12 years. Have as...

Hi everyone,I just opened escrow for a single family  home (two story, split level) in San Diego and during inspections yesterday some serious issues with the raised foundation were found, the house is partially on a ...