So we’re on our first deal, not anything ground breaking but about $250/mo pure cash flow. I like the whole game. Both my wife and I have W2 jobs (nurse and engineer) as well as 3 boys aged 4 and under. Daycare is abs...

Hello everyone, hope you are all safe and well. I got a question that I wanted to get peoples thoughts on and would greatly appreciate your ideas, opinions and advice:Quick background of what I got going on. My wife a...

There was a local survey that was sent out from January 1st- February 29th of 2024 to pose this question. Below are the results with roughly 2,000 locals surveyed. About 67% of people responded Yes", with another 15% ...

This question is mainly for people who own rental properties and have dealt with very good tenants and very bad tenants. From past experiences, what are some obvious signs to spot out a bad tenant? What are signs to s...

Are there Illinois occupancy limits that would require me to cancel a month-to-month lease if the renter's family grows beyond those limits?I have a single family home that has been rented by the same family for a lit...

Hi members, Mindy and Scott.Long post incoming.I've found a new ambition to become not even financially independent just yet, but to first become financially stable and stop living week to week like my parents,  broth...

Hi, newbie here and just started learning all about RE.My parents are willing to sell their house to me and my family for way lower than its market value. It's a big 5 bed / 3.5 bath house -- but lots of work to be do...

Hi all,

So I have about $20k on 529 for my 2 kids now. They’re 5 & 2 years old. I am not planning to put more money into 529 and want to use that $20k to buy something and forget about it until kids go to colle...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) other investment.

Purchase price: $116,000

Cash invested: $2,000

I was able to acquire this property through another 'Deed in Lieu' (Subject To) deal. ...

Hello Real Estate People!I'm so new, I don't even know where to start. I have been interested in real estate for some time now, however I am attending school and working full time. Additionally, I have a beautiful wif...