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20 January 2025 | 7 replies
I purchase my personal investments to maximize their equity and hold long term.
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8 February 2025 | 55 replies
I know some will differ here but I will offer my personal opinion like many others have.
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21 January 2025 | 19 replies
Of course most GPs have personally put in money to keep the deals from sinking.
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25 January 2025 | 10 replies
Highly suggest coming out to some of the local chicago IN-PERSON meetups!
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
Also, the transunion credit and background check is almost $50 per person.
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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
I only spoke with one person so far and they scheduled for more information gathering/ rental investment calls from them this upcoming week.
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1 February 2025 | 3 replies
I've personally driven this neighborhood and was amazed at how nice and clean it is.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
But it sounds like you should also balance your decision on what fits you and your families preference and style since you will be using it personally. 2.