Spring has Sprung for sure. The old rhyme “April showers bring May flowers” is in overdrive here in the greater Saint Louis Metropolitan Area. Along with those showers landlords, property managers and property owners need to be prepared. We should all prepare for spring disasters. As...
What is a Public Adjuster? By George N. Skidis, Jr. President and Founder of Illinois REIA You had a fire! Things are not looking good for your claim settlement. What are your options? Settle for less Develop an ulcer Hire an attorney. Request “Appraisal” of the Loss Hire a...
On April 4th, 2016 The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a "guidance" statement. The statement was in regards to landlord liability, criminal background checks and applications for residential living. What this means is that HUD Guidance on Criminal Background Checks Means more Fair...
Bed Bug Traps are Here! They are now available to members of Illinois REIA! Dear Members and Subscribers, We have received great news. Bed Bug traps are now available to our members at a 10% discount. This limited time offer starts now! After that it becomes a...
Are Real Estate Investors required to issue 1099s to their subcontractors? Sorry to disappoint you but I am not going to render any tax or legal advice in this article. Tax laws change every year. One year the IRS is adding 26,000 new agents and...