Hello guys and gals,I am currently in the process of purchasing a 7 unit complex (built in late 1800s). The building consist of 4 studio units and 3 single bedroom units. Each Unit ranges from roughly 500Sf-650SF max....

Would you purchase a property in Chicago with a non-conforming or illegal unit? What are your exit strategies if an issue comes up? What are the insurance or legal risks? Would you purchase the property valuing it wit...

I have been doing buy and hold deals so far. Now I feel like taking the plunge and take it to the next level. My plan is to buy a house in a large lot, subdivide and create a free lot. Put the house for rent and go fo...

Looking for input on bed size for a short term rental space were working on currently.  The upstairs bedroom will fit a king bed but would only allow 12"-14" on each side.  One side will be an outer wall and the other...

Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...

Hey guys,I'm in the process of renovating my rental unit.  It's a  4bd/2 bath split level in North Oakland.  The kitchen is pretty small, but I'm trying to avoid any structural changes since it's a rental (I won't be ...

I’ve partnered with an owner of quite a few properties in Bloomington and Decatur. Together him and I own a 32 unit just outside Decatur, and it’s doing well. I have a few more units in Urbana that do ok, but not kill...

Rehab newbie here. We started demo on one unit in our new fourplex today. The kitchen alone had 4 different types of cabinets, 2 mismatched counters (that were connected) and once we tore up the first layer of floorin...

First off, my name is Joe DeFarias and I am pleased to meet all of you savvy real estate investors. From the many emails sent from Brandon Turner, I've finally started my first discussion on BiggerPockets and I am thr...