Timothy W.
Do you keep a supply of food on hand?
This is not to be apocalyptic but to bring back to the front of people's minds a tradition that seems to have been lost recently. People used to keep pantries with significant stores of preserved food on hand in the ...
Dawn Anastasi
Why I won't take double security deposits for bad tenants
I read advertisements for other landlords' rental properties. Sometimes they say "if you have any evictions, it will be a double deposit". I wonder, why accept more money just to take on a bad tenant? I think those ...
Bryan Hancock
Still Waiting On Hyperinflation...
Well the uber doom-and-gloomers have been decidedly reticent of late. This changed recently in the blog arena. Changes in purchasing patterns of bonds later this year seem to have everyone in a tizzy now.
I renew...
Jumpei Matsuda
Cook Country Property Tax Increase
I'm a bit late, but looks like there was a massive property tax increase in Cook County recently (abc7). I'm considering purchasing properties on the south side via a couple turnkeys that I am still vetting, but am qu...
Shuai Zeng
Any of you test for asbestos, or just go ahead and start?
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.
Janna Afanasjeva
Tenant-friendly county: tenant refuses to accept charges to security deposit
Husband and I have been renting 1 property for the past 3 years (and learning a lot from the experience). The property is located in Cook County Illinois (Chicago suburbs), and we have issues with the most recent tena...
Tyler D.
Best ROI for expensive primary residence?
I'm a veteran and have the unique opportunity of not having to pay property taxes on a primary residence of up to $2.5m (in Cook County). I am debating the best way to take advantage of this.The most obvious would be ...
Wendell De Guzman
Why I LOVE and Hate Investing in Chicago
I LOVE investing in Chicago. And I hate investing in Chicago.With regard to my LOVE for Chicago, I have 5 data I want to share with you.1) Volume of Home Sales Have Gone Up in the Past 3 Years 2) Housing Supply Has ...
Saumya Dash
First time investing Chicago vs Phoenix
Hi,I am a newbie from California in the RE world. I am considering to make my first MFR investment, but am trying to decide between Chicago and Phoenix. Some of the criterias that I am looking for are:1. Property Pric...
Jenna Pham
Cooking at Airbnb room rental
Hi guys,I'm curious what your policies are for cooking in Airbnb room rental? I'm Airbnb-ing 2 rooms upstairs and both guests are staying long term of 1-2 months. Both guests asked me on separate occasions if they c...