![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/874180/small_1695163684-avatar-mickeyp6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Newly acquired property.I knew this renovation was going to be a doozy. Although, I didn't know it was this bad. When I went to clean the place after the previous tenant moved out, I learned real quick how bad it was....
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1502472/small_1694634226-avatar-chadd97.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Disclaimer:
- I'm a brand new member so, if this isn't how I'm supposed to ask questions, I'm very open to learning the correct way
- This is going to be long and cover multiple multi-part questions; please bear wit...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/451611/small_1621477255-avatar-alexs54.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
In two weeks, I'm leaving my current job because I'm unhappy and life is short. I have a soccer training business on the side that I plan to ramp up in the meantime to make up for the income that I was making. Right n...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/407482/small_1694928024-avatar-tomm49.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi guys, first post here. Site has been great so far. Here is my situation:In September of 2014 my parents made me the beneficiary and Trustee of an Irrevocable Trust. We put their house, which would sell for roughly ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/115664/small_1695562030-avatar-mrprofit.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Here is a case study on investing out of state for us California investors and being a landlord of section 8 housing in lower end markets.
Anyone attending the tax sales in August?
Million dollar tax bill owed in ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/174411/small_1621421672-avatar-starchanger.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So here's our strange little situation, with a bit of a back story...
In 2006 I was entering my medical residency. My DH and I bought a cosmetic "fixer upper" in a decent neighborhood near my hospital on the...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/190548/small_1621432102-avatar-mindyjensen.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
How much money does it take to invest in real estate? Is there really such a thing as “no- or low-money down?” After you hear today’s interview, you’ll know the truth! Today we sit down with Shiloh Lundahl, a real est...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/338286/small_1621445207-avatar-_clark.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am a 23 year old currently renting in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago for $950/month and my lease is up on May 1, 2016. I am tired of paying rent every month and have 20K to invest in real estate. Looking for a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2145008/small_1695226386-avatar-janem75.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP members, first of all, want to thank you for the valuable info I get from this forum. I wanted your thoughts on my situation and mainly if I have to put my condo property in a LLC. I'm currently a profession...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2935640/small_1708096902-avatar-ethant102.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, does anyone have any experience with house hacking in Chicago? I will be graduating college in May 2025 and would like to work/live in the city. I am considering buying a 2 bedroom condo near the loop and renti...