Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
First-Time Home Buyer
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated about 1 year ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

5
Posts
4
Votes
Calvin Rappard
4
Votes |
5
Posts

Do I need to get a new lease in my name for existing tenant

Calvin Rappard
Posted

I just bought my first rental property in the Chicago area northwest suburbs (Cook county). The current tenants have a lease until end of January, which I will honor. In the closing docs, there was a document that signed over the rights of the current lease to me. Should I still do some sort of addendum to the existing lease to have it in my name, or am I okay to leave until renewal in January? (Existing tenants intend to stay on.)

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

5
Posts
4
Votes
Calvin Rappard
4
Votes |
5
Posts
Calvin Rappard
Replied

@Jonathan Klemm the property is in Schaumburg, 2 bed 1.1 bath, attached garage. Purchased for $230k with 25% down. Rent is $1,725 with existing tenant, a little under market so scope to increase in future, especially if I do a cosmetic update. Comps in area go up to $2,200 for fully renovated units. 


Breaking even after mortgage, taxes, HOA, so not getting capex etc. on top right now. But as my first one I learnt a lot doing this deal so hoping to use that for future deals.

Loading replies...