All Forum Posts by: Alleia James

@Chris Salerno Hi Chris!

I am new to Bigger Pockets and would like to connect with multifamily investors in Chicago. Could you possibly connect me with them? I am new to real estate investing.

@Sieanna Ariel Holy cow! You are amazing - thank you so much for sharing this list with me!! I'm going to send you a private message so we can further connect. Thank you Sieanna! Yes, I also purchased "The Book on Rental Property Investing: How to create wealth and passive income".

@Sieanna Ariel Very nice meeting you as well! Can you drop some book recommendations? I am still learning how to analyze properties in Chicago. Do you plan on using a conventional loan or FHA? I'm so happy you believe in sharing knowledge and not hiding best practices! I totally agree. I am trying to learn all of the landlord tenants laws, securing a good team, and perhaps obtaining my leasing agent license.

@Sieanna Ariel Hi Sieanna!

I am new here on BP. I'd love to connect and learn about your journey. Have you purchased your first property yet? 

@Carmichael Lewis

Hi Carmichael!

I am new here on BP! I'd love to connect and learn about your journey investing in real estate. What type of properties do you purchase? SFH, multi-unit buildings?

@Matt Engle Hi Matt!

Thanks for mentioning me. Yes, I would definitely appreciate it if you emailed the Landlord Guide to me. My e-mail address is on my profile. Also, do you know where I can the Illinois landlord-tenant laws? I've been searching for a few hours and I have yet to find a website that provides ALL of the rules/responsibilities. I checked HUD, City hall website, and bigger pockets. Is Nolo a credible website?

Hello Kevin!

@Kevin Paglia

Did you purchase all of your books from BP or other websites? Could you perhaps drop a link? I don't want to hire a PM for my first rental property. I want to truly understand all aspects of the business before outsourcing everything to a company. It's not a requirement to obtain a leasing agent license in Chicago either, but I need to become more knowledgeable about the fair housing laws, property management 101, ownership/title, etc. My goal is to purchase a buy & hold property - specifically a small residential multi-unit building (2-4 units) or even a condo.
However, there are not many good deals on Redfin or Zillow. 

@Kevin Paglia 

Hi Kevin!

Thanks for mentioning me. I am also looking for my first property. Do you recommend I pursue my leasing agent license? I need to become more knowledgeable about real estate before I purchase my first property. I tried reaching out to fellow Chicagoans on BP, but no one is responding back to me :( 

What do you recommend?

Hi Matthew!

I am new here as well. I am excited to gain a greater understanding of real estate especially how to buy and maintain rental properties.

Hello Everyone!

I am new to BP. I'd love to connect with seasoned real estate investors and other professionals willing to talk to a recent graduate.