Hi BP community,Can anyone recommend an experienced, reliable architect in Chicago?  

I love having a reliable source like BP when I have questions or when I just want to do some learning.  

But betting on the likelihood that you will be equally lucky instead of focusing on strategies (not necessarily TK) that can bring in consistent and reliable income is a bit like scouring IPOs for what you, without decades of experience, think is going to be the next Google or Apple.

Hi All!I'm trying to step into buy-and-hold investing and am currently evaluating the greater Chicago area. If you have an agent you'd recommend working with and relay your experience with them. I live in Seattle so i...

Most investors seem to have a reliable attorney and CPA - anyone else on your roster?

The more you buy cash, the more likely you are to attract wholesaler attention because you are their target customer.Wholesalers with whom you have a relationship are probably more reliable and you will also get a good feel for their strengths and weaknesses.  

Combine that with cities using technology that can reliably pinpoint gunshots to within a few feet tend to, again statistically, have higher crime incidents (discharging firearms) reported.

Currently reviewing a 13 unit deal and several others and would like to get referrals and feedback for a reliable property manager, lenders and contractors in the market.

And @Matt Fisher, I forgot to mention that if we were to buy a property tailored for students, we were leaning towards the idea of houses hacking and having one of us live in the property, as we've considered the fact that college students may not be the most reliable tenant in terms of keeping the place in shape.

Reliable, quick, full featured, and great customer service. $3 per payment per month, and as noted, you can have the tenant pay, or split it with them.