Hi Chicago Investors,I'm fixing up my Lincoln Square 3-flat and noticed a sloping issue today with all of my bath tubs. Has anyone run into this before or have any tips how to fix?All 3 bathtubs are older and are pool...

Hi all,There is an eldery lady whose yard I've been maintaining for years. She mentioned about possibly looking to downsize due to age and other factors. I expressed interest in purchasing and she completely lit up at...

Hi!Has anyone begun their RE investment journey with a HELOC? How did this look for you when you first started?  how far into RE investing are you now? thanks!

I talked to a potential off market seller last week who owns her six unit apartment building outright. Building is immaculate in Fairview (c+ area) with a strong rental market, but relatively low sale value if she sol...

I bought a piece of vacant land in 2013.  I am structuring a deal to sell it with some financing.From my understanding, Dodd Frank, does not apply to vacant land?Are there any other rules that apply that I should watc...

Hi Folks, 'been a long time since I've been around here, but it's good to be back!

Does anyone have any resources/people to talk to on doing sub2 or AITD/wrap deals as an agent in a state that requires all de...

I think I might have a chance on this one.  Not a whole lot of confidence to report.  But, the back-story sounds probable.  The offer was in-line with broker's guidance, and there is a clear strategy to get to the pri...

The types of creative financing options I was looking into were a lease option/lease-purchase agreement, loan assumption, wrap-around mortgage, and subject to financing.I guess my question is... Are any of these optio...

I'm a new investor and because I'm self-employed, I can't get a loan for properties in my local market unless I can put down 20%. I've turned to looking for rent-to-own properties. I'm not quite familiar with the exac...

Hello all, I've been reading archived posts here for a while and decided to join. This is my first post (on any forum ever).

Quick background:
I am 27, married, no kids yet. I work in commercial construction and ha...