Hey fellow Chicago BPers,I am looking to get started in real estate investing and am getting swayed more and more towards house hacking. I am a younger guy living in Chicago and with the price of real estate in Chicag...

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I’m an academic and a total newbie to real estate investing. I'm looking to learn, make connections and figure out the best approach to get started. I’m currently soaking up as much knowledge as I can on B...

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I am a first-time out of state turnkey investor currently in talks over this South-side Chicago 2 flat in the Hyde Park township (60637 zip code).

Could anyone who actively invests in the are ...

"A “doom loop” therefore looms for Chicago and many other cities: Commercial leases don’t get renewed, leading to slashed commercial property tax valuations, forcing a higher tax burden on homes, reducing the value of...

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I've been lurking on the boards for months here and there, but recently realized the depth of knowledge and relationships that can be gained by leaving Lurkervile and actually posting and shar...

Hey guys.. I'm almost have enough money to put down on a down payment on a multi unit complex... I've been searching the paper and craigslist and I've found a few units that are fully occupied and generating 1500-3000...

Hello Everyone!I’m closing on a 4 unit in Little Village next week. I have rentals in Cicero and always charge security deposits. However I’m leery to do so in Chicago. It seems too risky with the current laws.  I’m d...

My Current Situation:My main goal in the next few months is to house hack a multifamily property in Chicago. I am currently interviewing for jobs and hopefully land one as a RE assistant to learn more about the indust...

Does anyone know a good general contractor for rehab in Chicago you can recommend