J Newman
Change in Management due to Death - Newbie and Longtime Landlord
Here's some background that might be helpful: My mom died last year unexpectedly. She managed the real estate properties that my parents hold. My Dad has been investing in real estate since he was 21, but he has been ...
David Coric
Smells like weed but they claim not to smoke.
I own a duplex. The topping has been vacant since October 1. It took us a little bit of time to clean up and have it ready for a renter. The lower unit has been an occupied for almost 12 months. Whenever we go over to...
Jonah Kaplan
Are brokers, agents, or investors using AI?
Hey everyone! Super excited to be a part of this community. I'm curious, are any of y'all using AI in your day to day? If so, how are you using it? Has it been helpful?Excited to hear everyone's take!
Collette Petersen
Ways to "sweeten the deal"
I've been talking to a seller concerning his triplex, which I found by direct mail. Only myself and another gentleman know about this deal and the tricky thing is, this other buyer has bought from this seller in the p...
Santosh Prabakar
Question regarding lien and expenses
I'm under a contract to buy a fixer and spent a bit on inspection and various other expenses.Title company notified me the property has liens and the seller need to bring in additional funds around 20k to close it. Th...
Alyson Anderson
From Frozen-in-Time to Vibrant Rental: The Renovation Journey of 18 Aberdeen Ave
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Aberdeen.
Purchase price: $65,000
Cash invested: $55,000
At 18 Aberdeen Ave, a frozen-in-time townhome, our renovation adventure ...
John Doss
Online guarantor/co-signer service?
Hello BP! Currently in the process of purchasing my first house hack (a duplex) near the local university and plan to rent out by the room. I expect my main target demographic to be students/young professionals. In th...
Account Closed
How To Get Started in Real Estate Investing Part 1
How To Get Started in Real Estate Investing - this is intended for people just starting out or considering getting startedA couple of the most common questions people ask about Real Estate Investing are 1. How Do I fi...
Sophia Maler
Yurt homes
Anyone has experience with yurt homes? I heard they are tough to get financing for. But can you rent them out?
Alex Fenske
June 2023 Housing Market Update (Chicagoland metro)
Hi everyone, here is the housing market update I publish for clients each month. As always, there are some interesting surprises! This is data for the Chicagoland metro area sourced from Midwest Real Estate Data LLC._...