I own a commercial building, one story, typical Chicago lot (60639), and I pay the crazy taxes (17K year) for it.  I'm new to this RE world, but in doing research, I noticed many of the buildings like mine, with resid...

I have a tenant in Illinois and the air conditioner (which I provided) is not working. I have another one ordered and will get it next week. She has had no air for two weeks. Can she do anything legally to me? Thanks ...

Best way to apply a mortgage or any other suggestion?Here is my situation. I have been working oversea for over 25 years and planning to settle in California soon, very soon. I believe I have good credit with a short ...

Hi all,I'm about to be under contract for a MFH when I suddenly realized that the bedroom in one of the ground floor units doesn't have a window (my fault as there was a tenant living there so I rushed through the vie...

Lender delayed the process and we got clear to close after the planned closing date. We now have a new contract with the seller. The purchase price of house has not changed in this new contract, however the closing da...

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I am looking to add a unit on top of my garage (in San Jose). What is the average cost of framing on top of a current garage. Also, what is the best way to find framers to get an estimate of cost. See very few ...

My wife wants to charge tenants with bad credit and no rental history. And increased security deposit in addition to first and last months rent. Our security deposit is equal to the rent. Is this a good strategy?

Any advice on short sales? I am a new investor. Properties are going so fast on the market this past year and now current year. I found a short sale that is offering a USDA loan. What is everyones thoughts on Short Sa...

HelloFor any real estate attorneys in the group. What is the liability in holding a note?I am getting ready to start buying notes from a private lending company. The notes are all backed by investment properties and t...

Hello! My husband and I have 20 units that all had tenants when we purchased them. They are in leases with the previous landlord, but most of them have expired which means in my state that they automatically become mo...