All Forum Posts by: Eudith Vacio

Hey Mark! 😃

That is amazing to hear - I love the profile photo btw! Where in Chicago did you acquire this deal?

Hey @Nathan Joy 😃

Welcome to BiggerPockets and congrats on stepping into the world of real estate investing!

It’s great that you’re here learning and connecting—being part of a community really makes a difference, especially in the beginning. Since you're in Chicago, I highly recommend checking out some local real estate meetups. There’s a strong investor community here, and these events are a great way to build relationships, learn from others, and stay motivated.

Here’s a helpful list of Chicago-area meetups to get you started:
👉 https://www.straightupchicagoinvestor.com/chicago-real-estate-investor-meetups

Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more about the local market or investing strategies—happy to help however I can!

— Eudith V.
Chicago Realtor | Helping buyers, sellers, and investors win in every market

Hey @Andrew Sangar 

that's amazing! where in Indiana are you arbitraging the house? and glad you found someone that is willing to work with you, hopefully you can find a great deal that works for you and your partner + cashflow 😃

realtor?: While recent headlines have sparked a lot of confusion, the reality is that in many transactions, sellers are still offering compensation to buyer agents—especially when it helps attract more qualified buyers and get the home sold faster.

Expensive or cheap: a more complicated question that really depends on your feasiblity and long-term goals

location: I say this is important especially if you want to focus on airbnb

Hey @Patrick Charles 👋🏽 

Welcome back and congrats on getting back into real estate!

It’s awesome that you’ve had a variety of experiences across different areas of the business. I can relate—I stepped away from another career path and transitioned into real estate after managing my own properties and realizing how much I enjoyed helping others through the buying/selling process.

It sounds like you’ve got a strong foundation, and now that you’re diving back in, I’d love to hear more about your goals this time around. Are you focusing more on investing, building a portfolio, or growing a client base as an agent?

Looking forward to seeing your journey unfold—cheering you on!

— Eudith V.
Chicago Realtor | Helping buyers, sellers, and investors win in every market

Hey @Joseph Reinke - you can add me to the list! 

& yes to @Jonathan Klemm, we have a meetup coming up soon 04/19 and would love to hear about what off-market deals you have! 

@Chris Shelton - you might want to connect with other wholesalers in the area, too. Ask them if they have any referrals for attorneys that they've work with that can help you out. 

Hey @Estefania Rodríguez 👋🏽

Welcome to BiggerPockets and congrats on going PRO! 🙌

Love that you're diving in and getting active already. There’s a ton of value in the community alone, but going PRO unlocks even more tools that can seriously level up your game—especially the calculators and exclusive content.

What kind of real estate are you focusing on right now? 

Feel free to drop any questions or goals you're working toward—we’re all here to help each other grow. Looking forward to seeing your journey unfold!

Hey @Delroy Watson 

Congrats on knocking out your first rehab—it’s a big move, especially in a competitive market like Portage Park!

Love that you're using this as a stepping stone toward getting your GC license. That hands-on experience will pay dividends when managing future rehabs or client projects. Converting the basement into an ADU is a smart value-add play, especially with Chicago's ongoing efforts to support more density and affordable housing options.

A couple things really stood out:

• FHA loan for a multi + house hack potential = smart financing move.

• Renting above market after the rehab shows you're doing something right with finishes or layout—nicely done.

Your lessons learned hit home too. Especially budgeting for vacancies and nailing the scope of work up front. That last one alone can make or break your profit margin on a rehab.

Curious—did you self-manage or bring on property management? And any hiccups during permitting or with city inspections on the ADU?

Great first deal, looking forward to seeing how this springboards into your GC path and future investments!

Hey @Chris Shelton - are you trying to become a wholesaler in Indiana?

Hey @Patrick Charles 👋🏽

Welcome back to the community! It's great to see you diving back into real estate. What strategies are you planning to implement to acquire your next property?