All Forum Posts by: Robert Jones

Evening investors,

My name is Robert Jones. I've attended a lot of the bigger pockets webinars. I'm looking to connect with other more experienced real estate investors. My goal is to buy a 2-3 unit by the end of 2021! Im located in the west loop near the United Center right now. Im not very familiar with this part of Chicago. I am more familiar with the south side of Chicago but I'm open to everything. Feel free to leave a comment below if you are apart of some virtual meet ups. 

Thank you for both of your replies. I am taking action today! I really appreciate your advice! 

Hello, 

I’ve been in the education phase of my real estate journey. I’ve been listening to the podcast and reading as much as I can. I have a few books that I’ve read but I sometimes can feel a little overwhelmed by all the info. I am looking for some experienced investors to share some insight on what they did to not get overwhelmed by all the info they take in. Thank you in advance for your support!

Thank you everyone

Good evening,

I am finishing up the book on buy and hold real estate by Brandon Turner. The book suggested asking other investors who are more experienced for their advice on profitable strategies and their general experiences in your city. Chicago is one of the largest cities in the U.S so I'm assuming it can be very competitive to find good deals. What is the current climate for real estate investing specifically those who do buy and hold?  What strategy do you use to gain an edge to find good deals? Do you invest in urban communities and what is your experience if you do? I'm still ways from doing this yet. What areas seem to be the most profitable and which ones should I avoid. Just looking for some guidance. Feel free to comment below or direct message me. Thank you so much for your help in advance!

Hello,

I recently graduated college at NIU. Does anybody have any experience with investing in the DeKalb Area. I would like to know what the pros/cons were from their experiences. What kind of audience should I be appealing to? Is it better to just go to Chicago and invest? I'm open to all feed back

Hello, 

When you invest in your first property like a single family house hypothetically. Is it the same as a duplex where you can technically live free or at a much more cheaper rate since you are the land lord? Or are you expected to carry on like a regular tenant because you have no other residents? 

My name is Robert Jones. I am currently in my last semester of college. My goal is to create a real estate business so that my children can be exposed to a different life than me at an earlier age. I’ve done some research and it seems as if whole sale is the best way for me to enter with no capital. How can I create a solid foundation to be most effective?