Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Fairfax*I have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.

The property is located near two colleges, so I’m focusing on student tenants and planning for 12-month lease terms.Do you have any tips or advice for renting by the room?

Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.

Here are the top 10 tips to find the perfect house-hacking investment property in the Windy City:1.

I have a great one in Kansas City for over 15 years that I've used multiple times (only auto loans however), but hoping to branch out locally as I begin my investor journey in Arizona. 

The units are very utilitarian, in the first listing there are only 2 art pieces in the living room, they are too small for the wall, and they look like they were ordered off of amazon which isn't necessarily bad but it also doesn't stand out.

I used dealcheck on a multiunit in the area and played around with it till i could cash flow positive $250/mo. With a 3.5% fha loan i would still need about $14,500 for a down payment. Any advice on creative options t...

Looking to learn more about seller financing, the art of the deal as well as connecting with like minded investors in Chicago and beyond!

Otherwise, you can also invest in a scraping software that will pull the info you need auto-magically!

My husband and I own a duplex in the heart of Bishop Arts that is a STR.