Hi Everyone,I have a newbie question regarding how I should go about getting multiple GC's to give you estimates/bids on a rehab. For instance, if I wanted to look at a distressed property with my real estate agent wo...

Hello fellow BPers
I am considering purchasing a condo in a college town and was wondering what up sides and the possible pit falls were in doing so.

Thanks in advance for your input.
Troy

I just called the town hall of the city I was going to place bandit signs in and they informed me that any type of bandit sign is prohibited. I checked the zoning ordinance as well and it looks like its a no go.

Any...

Hello there!This week it was confirmed that mail had been stolen earlier this month which included rental payments. At least 7 payments are missing and 2 payments have been confirmed cashed by somebody who was not aut...

I am under contract to purchase a few properties in southside of Chicago, aiming for section 8 tenants.  It's my understanding that the property needs to pass CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) inspection.  Anybody know ...

Interesting article I came across for West Michigan. What is everyone's prediction for the markets the invest in?https://www.rejournals.com/colliers-forecast-chances-for-recession-in-west-michigan-are-slim-20190204 

We had a challenging tenant finally move out today, 6 days late. To give some context, she lived in our basement rental unit and had a one-year lease. We saw she was a complete mess, she ALWAYS paid late, and wasn't e...

Hello everyone.  Question regarding a cosigner.  Do landlords run the background check against the cosigner instead of the actual people who are living there?  Will the cosigner be signing the lease or will I need to ...

We have only placed tenants 3 times, with one of them not working out very well (so I am gun shy).  There are enough small things that bother me that I thought I would seek input from more experienced landlords.Single...

this guy is in a real sticky situation.  he sounds really really defeated. he will do literally anything right now, but i am not sure how i can help.he got a divorce 2012. he needs his ex -wifes name off the mortgage ...