There is an article in today's Crain's Chicago Business about investors flipping condos in downtown Chicago.  In on example, an investor buys a 1960 sf condo in Olympia Center, a 30-year old upscale high rise in a gre...

What are some things investors look for in a contractor? Throw a few ideas my way!  Just looking to improve the way I do business.

Hey everyone,So I've been in the Hampton Roads area a little over 3 months now, and I'm in the process of closing on my second rental property in which I was the highest bidder on auction.com. This is a little risky o...

Im comparing various direct mail services. At the moment, Vistaprint is at the top of my list, but im open to others. I'm trying to get a feel for what my costs are going to be on a per card basis, that includes the...

Hey has anyone used home warranty for their rental properties? What are the companies that folks are using? What are the rates ?

Have you guys heard about the deregulated energy companies?  I actually signed up with one and have all my tenants and properties as my customers.  They can earn free energy which frees up money for them (to pay me) a...

Hello PB,

I’m 32 years old, on active duty with the Navy, father of four and have a beautiful wife! I’ve been on active duty for eight in a half years and will be retiring from active duty service in 12 years.

I ha...

Good afternoon Did a yearly walk-through with one of my tenants and I found that he is running a business in my property. This is a clothing and shoe business so nothing illegal to my knowledge. I believe he is runnin...

I'm on the brink of acquiring my 4th property and feel like I'm not very organized. I don't want my houses to get away from me and I want to keep scaling, but am worried things will start to slip through the cracks if...

I am considering going paperless, which will offer so many advantages to me. However, in order to do it, leases and electronic sigatures is essential. I would like to get tenants to sign my lease on a tablet device ...