Real Estate Investment Strategies for Chicago Investors
Monday, November 28
If you’re looking to break into Chicago real estate investment, you have several options. Chicago is one of America’s fastest-growing real estate markets; in the five years, the average home price in Chicago rose 29% to $349,900. Houses in Chicago are still affordable for middle-class families, ...
Short-Term Rentals (AirBnB) in Chicago: Are They Right for You?
Friday, July 15
A short term rental is a real estate investment strategy that involves renting out a property for a short period of time. Unlike long term rentals which typically have a 12 month lease, a short term rental can be leased out anywhere from a day to a couple of months. Over the years, short term r...
Our Ultimate Decision Maker: Fear
Friday, May 13
I don't care who you are. Fear governs 99% of our decisions, whether we want to admit it or not. Fear has its hand in all aspects of our lives, especially when trying to implement change such as making a career change or getting started in real estate. Oftentimes, newbies have difficulty underst...
Need extra Cash Flow? A Chicago ADU could be the answer
Monday, March 14
Know the Basics of Chicago ADUs Before Investing Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the Chicago area are becoming more popular by the day. Once banned throughout the city in the 1950s, ADUs are now an attractive option for real estate investors who want to raise an existing property's value and...
2022 Chicago Real Estate Market Outlook: What to Know Before Investing
Monday, February 28
If you're deciding whether or not to invest in Chicago real estate in 2022, you have to begin with a high-level analysis of the market's dynamics. In other words, know the numbers to get a general idea of what to expect in the near term. Still, the real challenge is finding out if you want to st...
Trending Designs for Post Pandemic Flipping
Tuesday, October 26
Let's cut to the chase, flipping is hard and risky! You can’t just wait for the market to do the work for you, you have to put in the time, effort, and money to properly execute a successful deal. Flipping a house can be incredibly rewarding, but you need to ensure you’re marketing your property...