Patrick Howe
Chicago Building Code Violation
I recently purchased a 3 unit building on the Northwest side of Chicago that I also occupy in June 2015. There is a single story addition on the rear of building with a master bed and bath. The addition appears to be ...
Isaac Anderson
Section 8 Indianapolis, IN
Hello. I've been researching and looking for my first property in Indianapolis. I finally found a duplex with 2br/2ba. The numbers look great, it's in a C area, next to a school. I found out that the current tenants a...
Sam Leon
For Rent SIGNS - are they effective still in the electronic age?
Do you still put up a FOR RENT sign on the yard or on the gate?
Of course this depends on the location and whether you get foot traffic or may be a neighbor might want to switch places...
But with onlin...
Randal McLeaird
I need a Notes Seminar and Commercial Seminar
Hello all,
I just read a couple Dave Lindahl books and I'm ready for apartments...well...not really. I want to go to some seminars on CRE so I can better understand how to analyze a commercial deal and also learn the...
Andy W.
How to split an R2 lot just under 10,000 sqft into 2 R1 lots
Hello BP!I have an R2 lot just under 10,000 sq/ft that I would like to split into two R1 lots. Currently there is a house in the front of the lot which I wish to keep. My goal is to build a house in the back of the lo...
Mario Mormile
Thermostats
Good morning BP nation-What is your top pick for a thermostat with the lowest maintenance and most tenant friendly?This is for a rental property. Thanks!
Rachel M.
Choosing a location to invest
If you had the opportunity to move anywhere in the US to start investing in rental properties, where would you move? My husband and I have the flexibility to move anywhere in the US but we’re not sure where to start. ...
McKean Farnell
"I've heard about ChatGPT but I'm not sure how to use it..."
Hey Everyone!
I’m a student at USC studying real estate, and a lot of talk on campus is about how to use AI tools like ChatGPT in the real estate industry.
My questions are for those who have heard about the techno...
Vitaliy Merkulov
What's your biggest problem with landlord references?
I'd like to know what is your biggest pain point about getting applicant's previous landlord references or giving references?1. Landlords don't respond back to your request for landlord reference. Either you can't get...
Peter Sik
Property management does not host open house
i have a rental property at Murrieta, CA sitting in the market for 2 months, the condition is good and the rental price is at the lowest for 4 rooms house. Have requested my PM to host an open house but they do not of...