The architectural design to meet sound insulation requirements as the following:   - 50 STC (Sound Transmission Class)   - 50 IIC (Impact Isolation Class) The apartment complex to have flat roof area of 500 -700sq. ft. that is ready for photovoltaic panel installation.

More if you BRRRR.But if you have the budget for a West loop condo, why not just buy a 2-3 flat with 5% down?  

BP community, especially the unlicensed ones, were you aware we have such greedy agents such as this that will either charge you more if they aren’t getting 3%, or they will just flat out ignore a potential property for you if their commission isn’t enough?

Hi BP family, I want to ask a question........I want to buy 8 units (2 Buildings) on the same property for 1 flat purchase price.

Either pay them a flat fee for each estimate, or partner with them on deals and cut them in once you sell it.

I know everyone on the forums for he most part is baking in certain assumptions to their estimates such as repairs, capex, etc. to calculate their return on investment and expected cash flow.

These structures were all built in the 1950s and they, quite flatly, suck. 

In Chicago, most buildings are vertical “2-flat, 3-flat, or 4-flat”, but they are all in the same building.  

@Mykhail Bolden , I have a 3 flat that would be perfect for a 203K, walking distance to Blue line, highway, Mariano's, and within 15 min from Downtown!

I want them to always be flat.. so that when I sell I lose money.. given depreciation recapture and cap ex and sales costs.. nothing is forever.. 70% of folks will sell their rentals at some point and unless you have some nice appreciation you will have done a lot of work for very little money or a loss.