Jun Ku
New Investor located in Chicago!
Hello everyone,I am a newbie investor and looking to purchase my first rental property. Me and my wife are also an attorney in Chicago, and know a lot of people who can potentially help other BP members here as well.I...
Will Johnston
Mid-Sized Multi-Families in Chicago, What am I Missing?
I live and invest in DC, but I'm from the Chicago burbs, so every now and again I Redfin properties in Chicago. The other day I'm browsing around the Austin neighborhood on the west side, and I find a bunch of multi-...
Patrick Senas
Outside Investor needs some help deciphering the IL market
Hello,I'm an investor from Cali, originally from Waukegan, IL, and am looking to buy properties near my area. I'm looking for distressed MF properties and currently talking to a realtor from the area but I figured I'd...
Listiarso Wastuargo
DO NOT INVEST IN CHICAGO
The numbers look amazing on paper. Heck, I've even done 3 successful BRRRs thereBut the fact that the city and the state it's so anti-landlord is very frustrating.I have a property in the middle of BRRRR that I've fin...
James Stirgus
Using data to find vacancy rates by zip code.
Hi all,I am a military veteran from Chicago and I am looking to purchase my first 3 to 4 unit property using the house hacking method. My plan is to utilize my VA loan which has the benefit of putting no money down. I...
Mark Hagge
First property in Illinois
Hey BP! This is my first post. I've been considering getting into real estate for quite some time, and so I've been reaching out the contacts in my local church and otherwise to get their thoughts and opinions. I'm l...
Jorge Ruiz
Blue Island Illinois
Hey BP! Some of you may have seen some of my post recently but I am looking for a market or two to invest in with my initial $15K. I have a family member in Blue Island who has rental properties and it has gone quite ...
Irving Rivera
Asking for help about a deal in Chicago
I’m looking to buy a multi family property in Chicago, more specific in East Garfield Park 60624. I’m asking for opinions in this area since the crime rate is High and vacancy rate is high as well. The numbers work an...
Kyle Kulhanek
Retitling a property to an LLC - Chicago
Hello - I'm new to Bigger Pockets, excited to get my real estate investment journey going.I own a Condo in Chicago with a friend of mine (split 50/50), which I've lived in for about 5 years. I'll be moving out, and tu...
Joseph Pichardo
Solar Panels to BRRR a property
Would any of you guys recommend installing solar panels to BRRRR? I would also include the electricity in the rent bill if the proper offset is there. Reason I ask is because I installed solar panels in my primary res...