In Chicago, this is one of those areas where you need to be very careful.Yes, the Chicago RLTO can apply to garage spaces, depending on how they are leased.Here’s the practical breakdown:• If the garage is leased as part of a residential tenancy (same tenant, same lease, or a rider/addendum tied to the apartment), then RLTO security deposit rules apply.

In practice, lenders who understand both small commercial income and residential collateral tend to be the most flexible, and keeping early deals simple and conservative usually makes scaling easier.

You don't have to cover the fees, you just have to make them look low.Instant Booking: pushes your property out to all of our other platforms (Expedia Group).I had to practically give away a 9 day booking last December on VRBO because they stacked together several discounts.

We do inspections up to quarterly but in practice twice a year on tenants that are rough on the unit and annually to tenants with a history of taking good care of the unit.  

Even indirect or unintentional benefits can trigger a prohibited transaction.Frequent problem areas: Lending to family members or controlled entities Personally guaranteeing an IRA loan Paying IRA expenses with personal funds Personally managing or “fixing” IRA-owned assetsBest-practice reminder:Treat the IRA as a completely separate legal and financial silo.

Same taxpayer on both sides, and the replacement should be held for investment.Best practical tipDo not let the exchange force you into a bad deal.

Each having their own unique (and some similar) characteristics.Many entertainers use a local location in Lititz to practice their tour sets before hitting the many nearby metros - like Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, etc…Feel free to connect to discuss current opportunities and what we have to offer.

In my 7+ years of building my practice, with the approach I have, I have never been "stiffed".

The goal is simple: turn overlooked or underperforming properties into income-producing assets using practical, creative strategies.I’m actively building toward purchasing my first property in Q3 or Q4 of 2026 and am currently on track to become a licensed Virginia real estate agent.If you’re an investor, agent, or homeowner interested in connecting, collaborating, or partnering, my DMs are open.

No sketchy business practices.