If you're located in Chicago, I recommend checking out the Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast and other resources they have on their website.

Just a short walking distance to the fantastic galleries, restaurants, and shops in the Englewood Arts District.

Just a short walking distance to the fantastic galleries, restaurants, and shops in the Englewood Arts District.

One of the issues is that the floors were replaced as part of the rental in 2022, but months later they began to feel soft.

I’ve seen it plenty of times over the years, and I’d say you’re already ahead of the game for thinking through this strategically.

You will have to understand if you are finished with the heavy lifting on the maintenance.

Built in 1982 and renovated in 2020, the property has recently undergone extensive capital improvements.

I currently have a HELOC with Wells Fargo for an investment property I own in Brooklyn, NY, which the draw period will be expiring.

Is now a bad time to buy because of the presidential election?

If you don't follow the process perfectly (such as by not delivering notice on time, or in the right way, or charging unfairly such as for normal wear and tear) you will be SOL and could even end up having to return the security deposit or even pay them more $ above the security deposit.