Planning on purchasing my first owner-occupied 2-3 flat in Chicago, IL this year with plans to continue purchasing buildings year upon year, to grow a small Chicago realestate empire.Thanks,Paul

I am looking for a virtual realty group in Washington State (I live in Seattle) to hang my license with that doesn't have any outrageous flat fees.I came across Summit Realty Group http://summitrealtygrp.com/They look like the perfect fit for me but as I do my research I have come across folks accusing the firm of withholding commissions and performing other scandalous activities.

@Ryan Steele yeah I felt disgusted and felt like someone punched me in the belly when I started researching all this stuff...

I'd say you're not talking about "puts" on pork bellies.

I'd like to start off by thanking everyone who took the time to take a look at what I've listed below and offer advice, thoughts or even flat out discouragement!

If it is an area that normally uses flat paint and it shines and is peeling, you probably have an issue.Scott

We bought a property located in the city limits of Chicago - It is a grandfathered 2 flat located in B3-2 (Community shopping - destination oriented, no limit on size of commercial establishment.

We pay a flat fee for someone doing this.

However - and here is my mistake - the number was flat wrong and I missed it.

There are lots of markets in the Cleveland area where duplexes are just flat-out bad deals while the 10-unit next door is a screaming deal, and there are neighborhoods where the opposite is true.