With a dynamic real estate market, diverse neighborhoods, and high rental demand, Chicago is a fantastic place to invest in house hacking. 

Things to consider when buying a new build are appliances, fans, blinds, and back yard landscaping; sometimes we can get appliances included, it just depends on the situation.

In this post-pandemic landscape, metropolitan areas remain the hubs of economic activity.

This change facilitates a diverse range of future uses, including office, commercial, residential, and hospitality spaces.Why Invest Here?

Will rent for 1750/month.Capex items needed soon: roof, water heater, furnaceArea: A area, appreciation is at about 5% a year but average home price is ~$500K so this home will appreciate faster, this will have multiple offers on itDeal #2 - mixed use, small office with a 3 bedroom and a 1 bedroom over it.Ask: 325KCurrently fully rented on one year leases, bringing in 4775/month but only one tenant pays their own utilities plus owner is responsible for snow removal and landscaping. 

If you’re below $275K, focus on high-impact upgrades like improving curb appeal (landscaping, fresh paint), refreshing the kitchen and bathrooms (new hardware, lighting), or adding energy-efficient features (smart thermostats, LED lighting).

My brother-in-law, who owns a landscaping company in Lee’s Summit, works with a lot of local builders and has been a huge help.

If the property is an ugly duckling from the street than an improvement to the front of the property, porch, landscaping or concrete may greatly enhance its value.

Also, it depends on the competitive landscape.

I think it has been mentioned to move entire centers of Departments "out" of D.C. to midwestern states to get the concentration of power shifted away and more diverse.