All Forum Posts by: Brian Karlow
Brian Karlow has started 7 posts and replied 146 times.
Post: Energy Efficient Investment properties

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Zulf
Check Chicago Controls...they offer temp limiting and auto set ba k thermostats. I've installed them in my 8 unit building with gas boiler this fall and have already seen a difference....in the gas bill and tenants mindset.
Best of luck!
Post: Trading W-2 for Self Management- 0-92 Units in 16 months!

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
@Collin Schwartz congrats man.....super impressed! Great job providing encouragement and offering such transparency...very refreshing!!
Brian
Post: DO NOT USE KLINE PROPERTIES!

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Joe
Where are they stating the security deposits went?
Post: Chicago City Violations - Seek Advice - Fence Repair

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
I have never encountered that one myself Mark....keep us posted on the out come though!
Good luck!
Brian
Post: Looking for suggestions on improving curb appeal

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Shutters and some simple, low maintenance landscaping would certainly create some depth....just be mindful of any additional trimming/weeding when developing the landscape plan.
Best of luck!
BK
Post: Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Great job and a huge thank you for all the speakers and guests!!!
Wow.. Awesome event with amazing minds under one roof! Join us next year!
Post: Entertaining a small 10% buy in on 15 unit complex - need advice!

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Nick
How is the 10% structured in terms of the over all deal? What are the details of the investment payback? (i.e. 10%of the profit at the exit and a preferred rate of return during the hold period?)
Brian
Post: Tenants asking for a lot of items to be fixed

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Hmmmmm...these sound like "professional" tenants to me. The request to deduct repairs from the rent is always a red flag and a clue that they could be tight on money. How well did they qualify for the property in terms of income/credit/job history/rent history?
Brian
Post: Rental in Condo-Only Building Chicago

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Great information @christitcomb.... Thanks for sharing!!
Post: Number of washers/dryers at 80 unit

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
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Kyle
I just recently purchased a Whirlpool set for my 8 unit property and have been very happy with the set so far. My brand decision ultimately came down to the relationship I have developed with my appliance vendor and the lines they offered. Keep in mind the value of developing this relationship now for future needs and possible repairs.
Good luck!