In true Biggerpockets culture of open sharing, I believe I can get the movers and shakers of the Chicago real estate market to come to me if I give out REAL value.

With many tenants it's a cultural statement to have  a pit.

Duncan Taylor is an Irish scotch whiskey!

I've traveled throughout Latin America and love everything about it, from the culture and the language to the mountains and the beaches.

I know it is difficult to assess as a new agent but office culture is very important.

I look for multiple suppliers of employment, industries, government, the average median income, cost of living to rent per unit, demographics and the momentum in demographics in that market given the culture, jobs, and lifestyle etc.

The training and culture at most national houses is geared nearly 100% towards retail sales.

I have been listening to the podcasts and browsing the site for a month or so and am impressed with level of knowledge and the culture of the community here on BP.Being from north of the border I do get jealous when I hear some of the prices available in some markets of the U.S. but I do keep reminding myself to be happy with the raging economy and 1% vacancies of my home town in Edmonton.

FYI,  my parents are old school 1st gen immigrants who typically do things the hard way due to ignorance, language barrier, and cultural differences.  

FYI,  my parents are old school 1st gen immigrants who typically do things the hard way due to ignorance, language barrier, and cultural differences.