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Donnie N. Cook County, IL - Drastic Increase in property taxes
21 July 2024 | 1 reply

Anyone else experiencing the insane jump in taxes this year? I just looked at the 2nd installment and the jump in wild! One property in Richton Park jumped by over $1,800.  Any advice on what can be done to lower this...

Tracy Barreiro Contractor recommendations in Castro Valley area?
13 July 2018 | 2 replies

Any recommendations for contacts in the Castro Valley area for interior updating (handyman work, new countertops, replace doors), landscaping, and paint?

Thank you in advance!

Matt Blutowski Rough estimates wanted
16 September 2012 | 30 replies

I need some advice estimating rehab cost!

I'm buying a duplex in an area that has appreciated quickly over the past 5 years. I had initially anticipated making repairs to the house then holding it as a rental, but am...

Laura Williams How much do new windows save on utility cost?
28 December 2018 | 61 replies

For those of you who have fully replaced old windows & installed new ones in your personal or rental properties I’m curious what percentage it reduced your utility bills.I have an apartment unit that has 15 large ...

Chuck E. Tenant Complains AC Not Cooling to 68 degrees, Outside Is 114 degrees
26 August 2024 | 44 replies

This issue has occurred several times at different properties: tenants complaining that the AC isn't cooling to a ridiculously low temperature when the ambient temp is about 40 degrees warmer. My response has been tha...

Matthew N. Question about lease option income
17 June 2013 | 12 replies

Hi all! I'm enjoying all the great information on BP! I was hoping that some of you can help me out with a question. My partner and I are interested in doing some sandwich lease options. We are trying to get all th...

Jamaal Gibbs My Fix and Flip HORROR story: NIGHTMARE Rehab
28 December 2018 | 9 replies

***LONG STORY, but it's worth the read if you're a newbie fix and flipper. Skip to the bottom for the lessons. Learn from my mistakes!!***Currently doing a flip that has been nothing like I expected and super stressfu...

Ed Melo 3 hole outlet on ungrounded line
10 March 2013 | 28 replies

I have seen some older houses where some of the outlets have been replaced with 3 hole outlets although the line going to them do not have a ground wire.

Is the only good solution to this problem replacement of the...

Chris C. Selling Contract for Deed vs Selling Note
19 December 2010 | 8 replies

Theoretical deal:
3/2 in South Carolina
I purchase this property, rehab, and resale with contract for Deed. Buyer puts down 5k and sign contract for deed of 65k. Comps support value of 70k. Nice working class neigh...

Eric L. EPA makes it illegal to be a handyman - Seriously
29 June 2011 | 35 replies

I'm surprised I haven't seen this posted yet. I just came across this last night.

In April it will be illegal to work on your own house. Anyone doing work on properties built before 1978 have to n...