Just north of town 10 blocks they built about 100 mini houses about 300 square feet.  

I have my eye on a large single-family residence in Bethlehem, PA, but I have yet to acquire financing.

Buy a property with less years remaining primary but still financeable with good loan terms for higher cap rates close to a 6.

How did you finance this deal?

Private financing has many perks compared to traditional bank loans, especially if you're after speed and flexibility.

I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.

The local market has a lot of opportunities, especially if you’re looking into multifamily or creative financing.

I used to work in finance and we could get clients approved for a HELOC in less than 24 hours which will be much quicker than the cash out finance.

I’d love to connect with local real estate agents, lenders, and contractors who can help me navigate this journey.I’m continuing to educate myself on finding, analyzing, and financing deals, and I’m excited to hear any advice or recommendations the community has to offer.Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with many of you!

I’m starting by using the resources available in this forum and educating myself on finding, analyzing, and financing deals.