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Sebastian Nadal Looking to House Hack in Chicago for the first time
8 January 2025 | 6 replies
Definitely screen properly and don’t cut corners!
Jason B. Suburban Chicago: One of the Hottest Rental Markets in the U.S.!
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
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.
Donald DiBuono Best Mailer Companies
9 January 2025 | 5 replies
If you use labels, it cuts down on the effectiveness a little but clear labels works better. 
Melissa Sejour How do you research the best areas to invest in?
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
that will cut out many of the "best" areas even in cheaper markets.- You can look into call kinds of economic growth and financial indicators as well to help narrow the list.- I've also heard of people choosing a market because the team they could put together in that market was the best team they found
Joy Daniels Pets and Service animals at STR
18 January 2025 | 15 replies
As others say, make it crystal clear in your listing that the "shells may cut a dog's paws, and we don't allow pets." 
Tom Rairdon Tax considerations when selling a short term rental
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
When you sell, Uncle Sam wants his cut.
Troy Parker Renting your first rental to a friend
26 January 2025 | 11 replies
Alternatively, I feel that a property manager could probably rent the property out and cash flow even after they take their cut, but I am worried about the screening process and potential tenants destroying my new home.
Robert Liu New build with delta build services in Cape Coral
22 January 2025 | 66 replies
As an update from my end, since my concrete block walls were knocked down in Hurricane Ian, today I finally found out that new block was delivered put back up and the Tie-Beam is being formed to be poured.
Paul Novak Small & Mighty Real Estate Investing
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
Doing this would allow me to cut my down payments in half.