What would be considered a good deal for Chicago? I've been examining areas such as Avondale, Irving Park, Humboldt Park, Bridgeport, and Mckinley Park, and from what i've researched people claim that these are up and...

I'm wondering if anyone has guidance on my rights here (I'm determining if it's worth approaching a lawyer or not).I'm nearing close of escrow on a property. Two issues came up that make me feel the seller has not ope...

As a newbie wanting to get a property under contract, how about getting a tentative offer 'minus repairs tbd(by contractor/inspector)' accepted? Have any of you lacking rehab estimation knowledge done something like t...

What is working for getting responses from distressed property owners? Is driving neighborhoods and mailing the sellers a good route right now? Do bandit signs actually get a response ever? Thank you in advance for an...

Aloha! I'm an IT professional looking to supplement my income and eventually exit the mandatory workforce. My passions are my kids/family, surfing and mountain biking.My real estate experience so far... my wife and ...

Good afternoon everyone. Me and my family are in a very bad position. We've signed 2 contracts on the home we are in. We've paid our deposit & a couple of months of rent. Then we get a knock on the door & surp...

I love flight metaphors...they apply to everything! And while I anxiously look forward to the day I can spread my wings, I'm still learning to walk in the real estate world.I have been wanting to build my retirement i...

Hello all!  I need advice please.  We have been working with our JV partner since 2013. It's been great,  finished a couple deals.  Got into a larger project that we decided to move into last year and last out the hom...

After repairs, we plan to cash-out refi, repay the 401(K) and rent also. If UBTI on Debt-financed property applies, does it stop when we repay the loan? Or does it start when we've afterwards collected 1,000 in rent...

alright, right up front. I wasn't asked to post this but I felt compelled to do so :mrgreen:

If you guys aren't watching Harrison Painter and RyanOD with their really cool show they do everyday then you're missing o...