Hello All,Does anyone have a couple of good brokers or direct lending contacts that specialize in commercial loans (multi unit 5 or more) on the North side of Chicago? 

A business bank account helps with asset protection, accounting and tax return preparation. 

There are companies that are vertically integrated specialized for helping investors who don't have the time nor the effort to spend sourcing deals, managing contractors, finding residents and managing.

Be prepared to invest extra cash into amenities to lure guests in.

Guru BS - A guru charges $30k for mentorship of a program that while legal is only doable in a very limited number of circumstances and or his “training” in no way prepares the student to successfully implement any real estate investment strategy let alone the one the guru is selling 4.

- What types of properties do you specialize in (residential, commercial, multifamily)?

Similar to most knowing interest rates were getting cut, most companies knew this was coming and prepared for it.

Real estate companies that embrace this new reality will emerge not only compliant but more resilient, more attractive to investors, and better prepared to navigate the future of the industry.

It's not negotiable.Most brokerages have failed their agents in preparing for this.

Hi Carole,In a competitive market, the most effective financing strategies involve being prepared and proactive.