Additionally the suburbs have higher taxes compared to Chicago proper.  

This typically means lower down payments and better interest rates compared to traditional investment loans.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Then you get stats on all these things showing a unit was "on" all the time and can compare to temperatures in and out of apartment.

Inventory has held steady around 5-6 months for some time now, with roughly 9% more active listings on the market in the metro now compared to Oct. 2023.

Exploring wholesaling and land investing is a great way to break into the industry, and your focus on value-adding strategies and modular housing shows you’re thinking creatively about how to address market needs.Your entrepreneurial background in auto detailing will definitely serve you well in real estate, especially with your attention to detail and perseverance.

Do one task at a time in each app so you can compare apples to apples.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.

Compared to a mortgage broker that adds on so many fees for the same loan.

This way you will be able to compare contractors' estimates, which can vary widely.

To explore out-of-state markets, consider population growth, job growth, and diverse industries.