Peter Sik
Roof replacement needed, should I file a claim?
Got 2 reply from roofers, they found significant hail & wind damage to the roof which contains x2 layers of shingles and can not be repaired. So total roof replacement is needed , cost about $10000. Want to know...
Kyle Houlahan
Buyer requesting A/C repair day after closing
Timeline of events2-3 weeks ago: inspection was completed. No issues with A/C unit given in inspection reportDay before close: Buyer did a walk through and notified me that the A/C was not blowing cold. I called an A/...
Kusal Kularatne
Converting Short-Term Rentals?
I hear a lot of people wanting to give up on their STRs because the model has a lot of vacancy (inconsistent rent) and takes more work than a buy-and-hold asset. What do you think about the co-living model as an alter...
David Tang
Renter's Insurnace when there are multiple tenants
What are people's thoughts around tenant's Renter's Insurance in Chicago? We recently signed a lease with tenants (2 people - Person A & B) where they have 1 renter's insurance. Person A has the renter's insurance...
Jason Eiceman
Washer/Dryer left by tenant, keep or sell?
My tenant moved out and left their old washer & dryer, which work fine but are a few years old. Is it worth keeping them to add value when marketing to a new tenant? Or would I be looking at a lot of potential m...
Shari Posey
As a buyer, how do you find a wholesaler?
As a buyer, how do you find a good wholesaler? Also, are wholesalers only interested in cash buyers?
MODERATOR: THIS THREAD IS FOR DISCUSSION OF FINDING WHOLESALERS, NOT OFFERING PROPERTIES OR TO WORK WITH SHARI. A...
Elaine Petty
Why so many Smoky Mountain Sales?
Looking to buy a rental in Smoky Mountains but something bothers me about the history of sales. Even if you remove the last 3 months due to Covid, there are so many sales of rental homes that were "outstanding rental ...
Lea Lange
federal housing laws, service & support dogs, landlord's rights
I allow my tenants to have most dogs. the exceptions are very specific quoted from my landlord's insurance. if my insurance will not cover damage of any kind caused by, say a german shepherd, and a prospective te...
Lisa Treadwell
The Key to Wholesome Wholesaling
My son wants to start wholesaling as an easy way to get into real estate with little capital. I've been doing some research on it b/c I feel a bit torn about the equitability of it. My brokerage helps seniors downsi...
Don Konipol
Customers You Should Avoid
Based on 45 years in real estate, I’ve experienced these types and I believe they are the biggest time suckers to be avoided as quickly as possible
Types of Customers to Avoid1. The customer who places no monetary v...