My name is Adrian, I'm 20 years old and I have been lurking on this board for quite awhile, in fact this board is actually what sparked my interests to actually pursue RE. I am looking to get my feet wet and see wher...

I am looking for some advice on performing Private Money lending in the Chicagoland area.  I have a friend who is looking to purchase a property on the south side of Chicago, but I believe it is a banked owned propert...

Hi, I'm very new to this forum and would like to start getting preapproved with a private lender any advise will be greatly appreciated, from Chicago IL

Hello BP!

I am Lauren and I am currently serving active duty Navy in Chicago. Very interested in learning more about real estate and hoping to jump right in soon after gaining some good knowledge. I also would like t...

Hello,I am new to investing and in the process of buying my first multi-family property in Chicago.I’m currently researching Chicago zoning so that I have a better understanding of the law, and my options as an invest...

Hello all,I'm a new investor form from Northern suburbs of Chicago, IL. My name is Mohammad Ahmed.  I dont have much experience in real estate other than 1 house we rented for a short while which I live in now. Curren...

Hi! Newbie originally from Deerfield, IL, currently living in SF. I've got 2 goals for my time in Bigger Pockets:1. My family lives in Deerfield & has one rental property (condo) in the Chicagoland area that's don...

As I prepare for my first Chicago flip, Im curious if someone can share their experience with building permits. I know it varies depending on many different factors but, as a general rule, what is the time and expense...

I was wondering if airbnb may be a good option near Millennium park. Maybe starting with studio or 1 bed 1 bath condo at $200K (with less than $400 HOA). I may need to stay there for a few months per year, and plan to...

Hey guys!I’m showing a lot of rental opportunities in the chi market especially for multi families.I live in Florida and only know of my market, taxes, opportunities, etc My questions are:Would it be a good investment...