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Hi all,I'm looking to buy multifamily buildings in select neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago, and I'm looking for a knowledgeable broker and any recommendations on property management companies who specialize in the area.

However I believe that areas east like belport / medford can cashflow you just need to be very selective as there are some lower taxes on "some" homes.

Plan to get a couple of flips done and then keep a select few going forward to build a rental portfolio. 

Ask him for an extension.

You can do a simple one-page lease addendum for the term extension and rent increase.

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I had to get three extensions because Jordan Capital could never get things in place for the closing date.

Luckily, we operate our own management company and have been compiling an extensive packet of materials to share with investors.