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Mariana Rojas
  • Chicago, IL
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Build Up vs Buy/Renovate in Chicago

Mariana Rojas
  • Chicago, IL
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Hi Everyone,  I have a small (2- floor, 525 sf) rental house in the Midway area. It is on the back of a lot next to the alley. The lot is 3,750 sq ft. I am considering the idea of building up a duplex on the front, on approx 1,100 sf. I have never been involved on anything of this sort, how doable and cost effective would it be compared to buy/renovate,  any thoughts? Thank you so much.

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