Daniel Orkin
Is All this New Construction a Good or Bad Sign? - Chicago
Hi there -- I'm very new to RE and BP, so apologies if common economic logic already answers this question.I live in Chicago along the Blue line in Logan Square, which is a "hot" neighborhood. I see plenty of future g...
Tri Ly
Looking for feedback on Chicago market for multifamily CRE
I'm looking for my first investment property in Chicago markets. I'm interested in higher-than-average income neighborhood, even better with upside possibility (gentrifying). I'm mostly looking at urban, smaller size ...
Joe Cassandra
Trump vs. the Affordable Housing Rules (what does it mean)
None of this post should be focused on "POLITICS" or "who is right and who is wrong."
Below is only to discuss what it means for real estate investors. Trump just struck down a rule from the end of the Obama years -...
Chiagozie Fawole
How do you appraise a Single Room Occupancy building?
Do you analyze Single Room Occupancy building as a multifamily building, or as an apartment/commercial property? I just came across a 3-story building, Single room occupancy building in my neighborhood. Comparably-siz...
Zulf H.
Should I purchase 6 Multi Unit in great area versus 30+ unit bldg in not so great area with almost the same investment?
Dear BP Members,
I am looking at adding a new new multi unit property in 2015 to my portfolio, however I
am confused and looking for some advice from members who own multi u...
Donald S.
Spec build comp data
Good afternoon BP I have an opportunity to buy a tear down and rebuild. This would be my first tear down flip. I'm trying to determine an ARV, but have some problems. There's only 2 infill builds info the area to comp...
Alejandro Hayden
“Up and coming area”
I’m curious as to how an investor would know how to be aware of “up and coming” areas within a specific market? What are some things to on the lookout for? Who are the people to talk to?
Lewis Yuan
[Calc Review] Chicago Triplex - Help me analyze this deal
View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hey BiggerPockets,I have found a potential deal on a multi-family in Chicago that may cas...
Tom Seigold
Building a new home - will valuation meet/exceed building costs?
TL;DR: if I build a new house today, can I reasonably expect that it will sell for the same amount I spent (or more) in 4-5 years?
What I'm considering doing:
I'm considering building a small, ~2,000 sq. ft. house f...
Lakshmi Nikitha Duggirala
East Garfield (Chicago) Prospects
Hi everyone, I wanted to ask investors what they think of East Garfield in terms of safety, appreciation, tenant quality and overall outlook as a neighborhood to invest in.
I found a property that cashflows $1,500+ ...