Hi BP,

As
rookie landlords, we've recently listed our first unit for rent @ $850 per month - an upper 1bed/1bath apt in a duplex that we owner occupy & currently live in the lower unit. We're hoping to get so...

How does one figure out what is a fair fee to pay architects?  I am seeing ADU architects all charging about the same amount, but not really designing anything new.  ADUs designs are fairly basic.  An Designer/Archite...

Hi there BP!
I currently have a rental listed for $1,700 and I am looking to have income of 3X the rent. I have an applicant with a rental voucher for up to the full amount of rent, so 1700 plus additional income of ...

I was wondering if anyone knew the difference between that status meanings when looking at a sheriff sale. Specifically there is Active vs Active (P). Does the active (p) just mean that its pending and i shouldnt wast...

So I have a building that has about 4 evictions going on right now so I can't afford another eviction. This building is in the greater Chicagoland area. I just renovated a unit and two people move-in. One of the tenan...

Dear BP community,I welcome your constructive comments and suggestions to my crazy idea above.Here is the background.  My apt complex was burned down in a wildfire last year.  I've been trying to rebuild it since Jan ...

Rent to Own is great for newbie investors. Here are the reasons why:1. With rent to own, you can buy a property at closer to market value and still make money. The problem in a hot market is that getting good deals is...

I've tried doing searches for some contracts people use to do their wholesaling deals but I haven't really come up with anything. I was wondering if anyone wouldn't mind letting me see their 1 or 2 page purchase contr...

I have a now former tenant that I didn't renew her lease because of the condition of the apartment.  She has vacated the property -- which I'm thankful for -- but left lots of damage on the way out.  Door in the basem...