Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

@Bridget HustonWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

To save my fingers from typing the same thing over and over, I wrote a blog on BP with my tips and tricks.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

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Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

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.

@Josh LansberryWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.