Christopher Aranguren
Advice in How to Find the Builder that is Right for You?
Coming up in 2023, I’m looking to take on some new projects for the first time! What’s interesting is that these projects include pretty different end goals: one is a “higher value” custom buildout of a new structure,...
Tracie Sanlin
Chicago Permitting and Architecture
Hi All!
I need folks expertise on things. I already pulled a permit for some basic stuff- window replacement etc but now I'm thinking of pulling another permit everything that doesn't require architectural plans. Is ...
Alan Asriants
Look at a Tenant's car when choosing applicants...
When screening a tenant, don't just look at a tenant's application and credit scoreTheir application will tell you a general idea of whether or not a tenant is qualified, but it won't show you how they will take care ...
Roy Mitle
How to trust new syndicate
One of my friends has a property under lock and is looking to raise a syndicate. He needs to raise $13M and claims he is investing $1M of his own money. The property will be held as tenants in common and is located in...
Anne H.
Prospective tenant with no rental history
Hello,
I am looking at prospective tenants for my first rental property. One in particular is looking to move in with her mom and dad. All 3 have zero rental history. Mom and dad apparently were given grandpas house ...
Walker Seid
possible tenant what do you think
Got this email today. What do you guys think? We are getting ready to close on a short sale of our house. Four months ago we started renting a house for $1,100 from a private landlord that scammed us out of so much mo...
Larry T.
May be a silly question but
I have an applicant, and I explained to her that credit is not focused on, but rental history and criminal background are what we are concerned about (and this is stated on our Qualif. Acknowledgment) and she returned...
Janice R.
Applicant does not want us to contact current landlord
Of course that's a red flag. The application has all the information about the current landlord but the standard form from the real estate agent allows the applicant to say "No" to the question "Do not contact landlo...
Daniel Okorie
Non existent HOA? What do you do?
How do you get an HOA to their job in maintaining the exterior of a condo complex in houston Texas? Can you sue them?
Yulia Kaygorodtseva
Possible tenants - moving family of 6
Hello, I have listed my house with the Realtor (3 beds/2 baths), and she just found me this possible family as my tenants, but I am not feeling they are a good choice, would love to hear your expert opinion! House is ...