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(Don't fire me, @Joshua Dorkin !)

“The 2% Rule” seems to be a fast favorite among new investors, and since I’m a tell-it-how-it-is (or at least tell-it-how-I-think-it-is) kind of guy, I figured I’d write a post to call it out.Before I go into why I th...

Any thoughts?
My electrician is recommending that we rewire the entire house bc the existing wiring is copper but does not have a ground (built in 1968). We plan to BRRRR this one. He says it would improve home res...

I only have 2 properties that have been managed by a PM for several years. I'm taking over to have more control and want to know if I can run w/o setting up business structure. I was advised by CPA that I can but not ...

Hey BP,I'm considering buying a duplex with a completely gutted upstairs unit. With a bit of framing, it could easily be a two bedroom unit. What is the danger of just doing it? Does anyone have experience with this?

Do you use one? What dogs do you exclude?Thanks in advance

Hello Everyone,Hoping to get some advice.  We just settled on 1/6/15 on 12 townhome complex and inherited 11 tenants (1 vacancy).  One of the tenant is a police with a police dog living with her.  After we settle, the...

My teenager has been asked to participate in an all day event at Hamilton Park. I have never been there and do not know that exact area at all.Any safety concerns in this area?  I am vaguely aware that sometimes a par...

The headline says it all... The roofer ended up with 5 punctures which drew blood. The contractor is being reasonable and has requested the tenant to have a blood test performed on the dog to look for rabies. The bite...

I have a tenant I inherited when I bought this 2-Flat in July 2013 in Cook County, Illinois.  She has 3 kids and has been a good tenant so far.  Timely rent, no damage, no excessive complaints.  Police called me today...