Derek W.
Look what the tenant left behind!
I had a sheriff lockout today on a rental in an average residential neighborhood. I inherited the tenants in a owner carry purchase. They had lived there 12 years prior, but had adversion to paying rent. I have...
Jamon Cline
Rented to a friend...verbal contract, trying to evict
I apologize if this isn't the proper place to post this but I don't really know where else to turn.
My friend and I decided to invest in a house. I bought the house and he rents out the basement. The original verbal ...
Tuan L.
Replace siding for a flip: Yes or No?
Hellop BP community,I am in a contract for a 2 story houses in Chicago. As part of the scope of work, I am trying to decide whether to replace the vinyl siding for the property or not. The siding is still in a good sh...
Keith Agnello
Less than 1% of my list is calling me back
Hello everyone,
Just want to get feedback on my mailing and some advice on my next step.
I purchased a list towards the tail end of November of absentee owners as well as got another from an agent I rec...
Jamie Keeton
State of The Union
Without any personal attacks towards any party or poster, I am interested in hearing what (if any) everyone LIKED about the State of the Union address. I know some key points that the Republican side was wishing for w...
David Coombes
Successful Habits
What single specific action has contributed most to your success in which you engage daily? Weekly? How do you do it?
Steven Story
New investor looking in the greater Milwaukee area
Hi there fellow BP'ers. My name is Steve and I have been interested in real estate for a while but only recently have been positioned to get active in it. My wife and I are looking for small multi-family buildings i...
Tracy Stein
Turbulent Waters Ahead for Real Estate and Mortgage Industry - Ne
Changes That Will Affect the Entire Real Estate and Mortgage IndustryThe rules are changing for mortgage lenders. The consumer Financial Protection Bureau (cFPB) is replacing some of the forms used at closing and requ...
Bria Johnson
BNI - Pros and Cons of joining
I am looking to expand my network! I go to a monthly REIA (which is fabulous) and also am part of a national mastermind (which I love too). I am now looking to get some reviews on the BNIs. Has anyone joined a local B...
Robert Simpson
Bought 100+ yr duplex - how much to fix up before renting?
We have just purchased a 110 year old duplex in Oak Park, IL to house hack. There are obvious repairs, like brick work and rotted siding, that will make the investment last.But what about more cosmetic repairs? To wha...