All Forum Posts by: Olivia Radziszewski

@Keivan Cross- Hi! There are many markets that are great for investing! It would truly depend on what your goals are. They have calculators on here under the Tools tab that can help you calculate numbers within a certain area. If you need any help in the Chicago market I am happy to shed some light for you! Good luck!

@Steve Bebek- I have heard of people running- not walking to do STR's there. I know that they have been expanding on this market for the last few years. Seems interesting! I would find an investor friendly real estate agent who can help guide you on your purchase if you do end up making the decision. They can help you find a good and popular area that you may not be aware of as you are not immersed in the market. Good luck!

@Robert Lopez- Everyone's journey is different! The most important thing is that you just take the plunge and get started. I, myself, started with the traditional approach and built up from there. 

@Joshua Coleman- Hi, I used Real Estate School of Illinois, which I am not sure will be of much use to you. 

However, I did want to come on and mention that for the test prep itself- ExamSmart is the way to go. It costs about $50 and they have practice questions and tests on there that are absolutely amazing. Everyone I recommend it to absolutely loves it. Good luck!

@Adrian Castillo- I have used it! I liked it, I personally have never had good of luck from it so it is definitely not my go to. However, I thought their product was good. Good luck!

@Paris King- Welcome! If you have not already I would get connected with local investors in your area. There are usually meet-ups. You can find them through the site Meet-up usually or on here! Also, an investor friendly real estate agent can help find you your property. If you have not already been pre-approved I would reach out to an investment friendly lender who can see what you currently qualify for financially. Good luck!

@Paras Newbe- It sounds like you could use the help of a good investor friendly realtor in your area! You can find one through this site by clicking the Network tab and then under Venders the Real Estate Agents button. 

I am not familiar with your market. There are markets in my area that would definitely cash flow for that amount! If you have any questions about Chicago and surrounding areas, I am happy to help!

In terms of single family vs. multi units I typically lean on the side of multi units. However, they can sometimes be sparse, dependent on the area you are looking in. Good luck!

@Naga P.- Hi! Perhaps someone will bite on this. I wanted to jump in and mention that every property will feel scary to buy and you will not be sure if it is, "good or not." That is why not everybody makes it in real estate. To buy a house in general I think is always a good idea. Find a great real estate agent to help guide you to the right purchase and build a network to support you for when you are feeling scared or unsure. Good luck!

@Barrett Lund- Contractors can definitely be difficult to deal with! I am not sure what you mean by he is failing to give you a timeline. Sounds like things got muddled with the additional items that came up and perhaps you also failed to ensure that you got a clear budget and timeline for said additional items. These things happen! However, it is your project and therefore it is not acceptable that you have no idea when your project will be complete or how much you will be paying. If you are able to go to the property while he is there, I would do so and say simply that. 

It is a delicate dance with contractors and that is why when you find a good one hold on to them! Good luck!

@Gregory Boulet- Hi, have you gone on Furnished Finder and Airbnb and looked in your area? Look for similar properties to the ones that you have, you can typically get a good idea of what to list them for. Good luck!