Jarret Jarvis
10 Smart Tips for House Hacking in Chicago: Find Your Perfect Investment Property
4 January 2025 | 0 replies
A unit within walking distance of the Blue Line in Wicker Park might rent for $2,200/month compared to $1,700 further away.10.
Veronica Mitchell
Next gentrifying neighborhoods in and around Chicago MultiUnit
2 December 2024 | 32 replies
This was Ukrainian village, wicker, Humboldt park (this one I never understood since it’s not near a train), west loop, university village, little village, and Pilsen.
Nida Chaudhry
1800 sq ft Storage warehouse - advice needed
11 November 2024 | 4 replies
Cannot get it resined either so I’m only left with option to put a 2000 square foot garage on it, which is permissible as either 1 unit or more.
Mitchell Gunlock
How do I budget time
13 November 2024 | 5 replies
And remember that time has a good way of healing most RE sins.
Marc Shin
lower cost alternatives to Quartz / Granite countertops in an STR
5 November 2024 | 22 replies
Quartz can also be damaged by hot pots, because of the resin binder.
Jacob Nevarez
First House Hack
5 November 2024 | 28 replies
I’ve been working in this space for over 20 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how choosing between neighborhoods versus suburbs can significantly impact your returns.City Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, Logan Square, and BridgeportIf you’re eyeing Chicago neighborhoods, I’d suggest considering areas like Wicker Park, Logan Square, and Bridgeport.
Luke Stewart
Downtown Chicago Midterm Rentals
11 October 2024 | 41 replies
I recently closed on a building in Wicker Park on Division.
Hart Turner
BPCON 2024 - Chicago Area Investors Mexico Meet Up??
2 October 2024 | 3 replies
Hey there @Hart Turner - I am in for sure.I know for sure that @Mariah Pierce and @Princess Subijano-Cannataro are from Chicago and heading down to BPCON 204.Hopefully, we can get a few others to jump in here, too.Elgin, Wicker Parker, Aurora, Illinois, Logan Square, Lincoln Park, Bronzeville, Schaumburg, Irving Park, Lakeview, West Town, Belmont Cragin
Bruce Woodruff
Old wood (houses) are better (From FB)
1 October 2024 | 2 replies
Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant.
Osvaldo Guerra
Best/safest cities for house hacking.
4 October 2024 | 13 replies
Chicago for sure has all 4 seasons, but the winter helps us appreciate summer more lolI don't know zip codes off the top of my head, but some of the prime neighborhoods are Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Old Town, Lake View, Roscoe Village, Wicker Park, Bucktown.Hope that helps...if you want to link up and talk more let me know.