What are some lessons y'all have learned from your rentals that you think nobody should make? Best things to put in your leases?

Hi All,In the process of renting our property, we received many applications. One of them was an aggressive lady on section 8. She assured us she has excellent credit score. My dad who was helping with the process, se...

As a new investor certain areas of real estate are appealing; however, the aspect of  low risk, no money down with unlimited opportunity for profit is the most sort after. We all know no area of real estate is complet...

I recently had an issue with the power going out in a Chicago unit of mine. ComEd turned the power off due to non-payment(though ComEd never warned me or tenants which they are required to do by Illinois law), but I h...

I am About to close on my second property!

I really need a good software program for bookkeepingb and not aure if I should buy quickbooks or a dedicated real estate program.

My business is structured in that I hav...

I am looking for some initial advice (prior to hearing from my CPA) concerning the use of a self directed 401k to purchase and operated a multifamily real estate unit.  My primary question is one of "business" or "com...

I know this is an old thread, but the SEC just lifted its advertising ban today, and soon you will be able to advertise for private money a little easier. There are still several restrictions, but they aren't as seve...

Hi All - Thanks in advance for any suggestions / insights / recommendations.
My partner and I have crunched the numbers and it looks like a good deal to us, would like the greater opinion of the BP community.  I plan...

Hello everyone and hope you're doing well. I would like some insight to my present situation, i know we are not lawyers but i would like to listen to different opinions with the hope of gaining some knowledge.
I hav...