All Forum Posts by: Salah Azar

Chicago Investors: How Has Your Mentality Changed in the Last Two Years?

The market has shifted a lot in the last two years with rising interest rates, changing rental demand, and shifting economic conditions. For those actively investing in Chicago, how has your mentality and strategy evolved compared to previous years?

Are you being more cautious or aggressive?

Have you changed your focus (e.g., from flips to long-term holds, or from multifamily to single-family)?

 How are you adjusting to financing challenges and tenant trends?

Hey BiggerPockets community!

I’ve been in the real estate business as a broker, helping clients buy and sell homes, but I’m looking to take things to the next level by diving deeper into investing. While I understand market trends, negotiations, and deal structuring, I know that becoming a successful investor requires a different mindset and skill set.

I’m here to learn from those who have been in the trenchesâ€"whether it’s flipping, BRRRR, multifamily, or long-term rentals. What strategies helped you get started? What do you wish you knew earlier?

Looking forward to connecting, learning, and hopefully making the leap from facilitating deals to building my own portfolio!

I am based out of Chicago, il