Recently rehabbed a 2 Flat.  Both are roughly equal 2 bedrooms but the electric bills are very different. Village inspection was passed and meters were approved by electric company.  I as landlord has common public ar...

We currently live in our house and plan to for another 5 years. We then want to turn it in to a rental. We are considering adding solar panels which will cost me nothing for the panels but need to sign a 25 year contr...

I purchased a house hack with my tenant occupying the basement only and I have built a small kitchenette in the basement for the tenant. I am wondering how should I charge or not charge for utilities. I am occupying a...

Does anyone know the best type of paint to use to paint hardwood flooring? Yea, I know, but I am not interested in refinishing it right now and its a rental.

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Is anyone familiar with Cicero, Illinois as a place to purchase property?  I live a mile from there in Oak Park.  The property is priced a fraction of prices in Oak Park, and Cicero is accessible easily from downtown ...

Hi,Curious to know the advantages of using a listing agent to sell your property after it's been renovated.  J Scott's books make the strong case FOR their use and although I was opposed initially, have come to the co...

I'm currently looking at buying a duplex with two 1-bedroom flats. The basement has a common area as well as an unfinished setup for a small studio apartment. Plumbing and electrical is already set up for a bathroom a...

Hello, I’m a new investor in the Chicago area and recently closed on my first househack. For my next deal, I’m interested in a 2 or 3 flat with value add opportunities. While researching properties in the Chicago area...

I’ve got accepted terms on my first 4 flat after several counter offers....negotiating the closing details. There are two properties adjacent to each other, hoping to purchase them both. Bank has given me the green li...

If a tenant breaks a lease/wants to leave early, do I keep the deposit or does the property management company?How about late rent fees? Pet fees/rents? Security Deposits if damage is done to the property?I’m just try...