Hello, Bigger Pockets Peeps!! Property Manager & Newbie Investor from Chicago here!!

[Sam C.]

Hello, ladies and gents!

Ok, where do I start? My name is Sam Chavez. I am a 4th year property manager and die-hard proud Chicagoan (before you ask, I prefer deep dish pizza) I love the Chicago Bears (they suck, i know) and prefer the White Sox -hey, Cubbies, we at least won a world series THIS century. I am a HUUUUGE poker nut and am actually fairly good at it. Actually won several tournaments and am using my winnings to purchase my first deal. I also love the hustle and bustle that is windy-city living. From the fine arts museums and magnificence of the mag mile all the way to the blue collar neighborhoods of Bridgeport and Pilsen. It is an honor to be immersed in this city's real estate market through property management,

I decided to join BP after being tired of managing assets for everyone else except myself. I work for one of the larger management companies in the city (over 6,000 units) and I  currently manage 26 properties, over 460 units. Yes, i am the guy that makes sure rent is paid every month and oversee all operations at the buildings for my boss' clients. I also take the 2:00AM calls for a leaky faucet or noisy neighbors. I also coordinate maintenance repairs, lease renewals, building code violations, delinquencies, fill vacancies, etc. 

This upcoming year I am hoping to purchase 3 investment properties, preferably 2-4 flats (some of you refer to these as duplex, triplex, quadplex) and start creating my own passive income portfolio.

I would love to meet and chat with my local BP members (and non-local as well) and discover new ways of working the old beast that is real estate. I am obsessed with the house flipping process and how so much value can be added to the most distressed properties when done correctly. I am also passionate about creating value in these assets when managed properly. 

Remember my name, folks. You'll be hearing A LOT from me in the upcoming year.

Let's rock!!

Sam Chavez

Property Manager

Newbie Investor