Hey all,I know the countertops question has been asked quite a bit, but wanted to get some answers from people who have installed butcher block (Ikea specifically) in their rentals and how they have held up.My kitchen...

I have a tenant in a basement apartment of a three flat in Cook county suburb.  He always resists rent increases, tries to withhold money, tries to push remodels that I refuse now.  A few years ago, I did some remodel...

Hi everyone,I'm a new owner of a double in Lakewood. I'm living in the bottome unit, and the top 2/1 is currently being vacated. I have an additional 3rd floor which is not currently livable due to no HVAC, and it has...

Would any of you please share how much time it took you to evict a tenant in (Cook County of other Places) after giving a five day notice? I have started eviction of a tenant on February 11th and the case is still...

Hello! I am close to purchasing my first fourplex, and was hoping to get some thoughts on this property (near Oregon State University) that I put an offer on. I will be doing a walk through tomorrow afternoon. Here is...

I am in the process of rehabbing a 1860 square foot, 4 bed/2 1/2 bath and will be changing out all the cabinets which give me the flexibility of installing a free standing range, or a drop in range, or separate coo...

Going to start a renov in couple of week, I have no ideal it has asbestos or not. When you guys DIY, do you guys test for it? No wall knock down, just old hardwood floor change, and maybe bathroom remodel.  

The large gas oven is broken at my rental. The replacement cost is very high because it is an old small size wall oven and not many manufacturers make that size anymore. Can I provide a countertop oven instead lawfull...

The tenant has a lease that end June 30,2022 and I know I need to provide him a "notice to quit" termination letter. I have provided this, but he has refused to sign simply saying that he doesn't want to sign and will...

Due to passing of family member, I own a Bungalow in the Auburn Gresham District of Chicago.  The house needs a lot of work.  It still has a steam boiler, heating radiators, no upgrades to kitchen and bathrooms.  Hard...