How to Select a Chicago Real Estate General Contractor
Tuesday, September 26
How Real Estate Investors Should Choose a Chicago General Contractor There’s at least one divorce every minute in the USA. No one ever said relationships were easy and it’s not just marriages that fail. Successful professional relationships can sometimes be just as difficult to pull off. Throw i...
Typical Framing Issues in Chicago
Tuesday, September 19
Building framing is an essential step in both new construction and renovations. When done correctly it can increase the building’s structural longevity. When done incorrectly, however, it can lead to serious and expensive repairs. Here's a look at four common issues to avoid when it comes to bui...
Real Estate or Crypto? How are you building Wealth?
Tuesday, September 12
Choosing between real estate and cryptocurrency (crypto) isn’t the most straightforward choice. Real estate has always been a timeless investment, yet cryptocurrency is a relatively new and unique investment opportunity. Unfortunately, as with any investment — you can make a fortune if appropr...
The Investor’s Guide to being a Chicago Landlord
Monday, September 04
Investing in real estate is one of the best long-term strategies to build wealth over time. However, it’s important to do your research and think it through carefully before investing. Chicago holds one of America’s most competitive rental markets. This means you, as a potential landlord, have ...
Short on Cash? Use a HELOC to build your Chicago Real Estate Portfolio
Tuesday, August 29
You’ve found the perfect Chicago real estate investment property, but you’re short on cash and aren’t in a position to liquidate your other financial assets. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows you to use your home’s equity as collateral so you can obtain the cash you need for your real ...
Your Guide to the Chicago Permitting Process
Monday, May 01
Obtaining a permit in Chicago is something every real estate investor should know how to do. Permits ensure that you have a legal right to build on your property, whether you’re renovating a family for sale or planning to become a landlord. If you work with a real estate general contractor, they...