Hola, BP community !   Am circling a short list of neighborhood strip centers to bid on in the Chicago suburbs $4-6 mln range, looking for an advisor/mentor who can help review the bid level relative to fair market va...

My fiance and I are moving back home to the south suburbs of Chicago within a few months. We are trying to find MFH in the Frankfort/Mokena/Lemont/Lockport area. I can't seem to find any good deals on the MLS that wil...

Looking at a single family home with an in-law apartment in the basement. We would live in the top floors and Airbnb the basement. would need the income of the Airbnb to make it a viable house in the long term. it wou...

Happy New Year All, my first BP post everFor the background: I have done 1.5 flips ( listed to sell the second one) along with my full-time job in the Chicago market. It has been very challenging managing and not so l...

I run into this problem often in Chicago. A three flat building also has a full unfinished basement or a bit of attic space as well. I would like to duplex down the first floor unit into the basement, or duplex th...

Hello, I currently already have an agent that I am working closely with, so I am not really in the market for one. I have a question about a buildings age in Chicago. Should I be concerned about buying a solid brick b...

Hello once again BP Community! I have been diligently reading, studying, and beginning to practice analyzing cash flows of properties within Chicago and some Chi suburban areas.While I try to use whatever tools I have...

Hi everyone,I'm a (relatively) young, single guy, moving to Chicago in a few weeks. I've been a renter all my life, and I'm considering my options here. I'm not sure how to proceed, so I thought I'd sign up and ask fo...

Hey all, I'm a new member from the Chicago area and in just reaching out to you all. I'm new to the whole real estate game and have no ideas as to where I start. I've put a little money to the side but not nearly enou...

Hey Guys, I work for a property management company here in Chicago and we are expanding our agent referral program. I wanted to get some insight of what many of you brokers/agents have seen in your markets. Would love...