New Chicago Investor

[Taria Buchanan]

Hello BiggerPockets Community!

My name is Taria Buchanan and I'm a Chicago native looking to invest in my home town (flips and residential buy-and-holds). I'm fairly new to real estate investing, and like most, I joined BP to learn from others.

Real Estate Experience:

I purchased a condo in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood several years ago, and that's my primary residence. I initially moved into the property as a renter, then ended up buying it for a steal.  I wasn't looking to buy a place at the time, but the numbers looked good and the neighborhood was (and still is) booming. Now, I can't wait to rent out the unit next Spring (I'll cash flow ~$850 per month) and house hack a multi-family.

I'm also a licensed Realtor, though I currently work a full-time corporate job. Eventually, I'd like to make real estate investing my full-time gig.

Professional Experience:

I started my professional career in investment banking, ran a cake business for a period of time, and now work in brand marketing at a local CPG company. I also have an MBA from the University of Chicago.