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All Forum Posts by: Brian Karlow

Brian Karlow has started 7 posts and replied 147 times.

Post: Drive by from former evicted tenants

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

Hey Daniel

This type of behavior is best left to the police to handle. Contact them and request that they contact the former tenant and let them know this is considered harassment.  Just the fact that they know record of this action has been made should make them think twice about any further BS.

Brian

Post: Looking for buyers for hotels multi units all over the USA

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

Please send me the multi-families in IL, thanks!

Brian

Post: New Member From Illinois

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

Welcome aboard!! I'm super excited to see your interest and involvement at such a young age....I truly wish you the best and I know you will be amazingly successful!

Let me know if you ever need any help.

Brian

Post: Experienced flipper in Illinois but still seeking

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

Hang in there Rachel and keep networking and talking to new contractors. I relate it to finding that "great" property....It's s numbers game, so don't get discouraged!

Brian

Post: Worst paint job

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

Hey Arthur

I'm in agreement with Justin....dump this guy and move forward.  BTW...driving 100 miles to supervise a paint job sounds like a horrible use of your time and talent....get a new contractor on your team and you will feel a million times better, trust me.

Good luck!

Brian

Post: Tenant's Oven Making Torchlike Sound

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

Hey Logan

My approach would be to replace the unit and have some peace of mind all around. This unit is old and at its service limit.....if it's me, it's gone....done.

Brian

Post: Honoring an existing lease

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

What is the lease term? It may be worth your effort to ride this agreement out?

Brian

Post: Re renting a unit costs?

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

Hey Jimmy

Sorry to hear about this situation.  This type of action is a huge sore spot for me. Look, at the end of the day, she is under a term contract with you and she has breached this agreement...period. It sounds like you have specific provisions within the contract that specify the damages if the agreement is not fulfilled. Providing a "clean" or "undamaged" property short of the contract does not obligate you to waiver from the terms and conditions she had agreed to.  And as far as the knob and tube blah blah blah..cover your butt and be in compliance with the local codes and permitting processes...in other words, I would not let this tenant hold this over the contract.....just my two cents.

Brian

Post: Real estate agent in Chicago

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

Welcome Filip!! You have found the right place to accomplish your goal!

Cheers

Brian

Post: Need help finding a tenant - What am I doing wrong?

Brian KarlowPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
  • Posts 155
  • Votes 76

Hey Janne

Ok...pump the brakes here a minute and don't freak...I have to agree with Russell and think you may want to work with a Realtor. It's been my experience that my higher priced properties/top end of a certain market price point trend to do much better through the MLS than off line marketing attempts prove. This will also give you a chance for another market opinion for the going rate. The commission paid should be worth its value provided you work with a knowledgeable broker.

Hang in there...you'll get this place rented!

Brian