Hi BP
Since joining the BP community, I've been immersed in everything REI...and loving every minute! The wealth of information and education is awesome.

My challenge right now is specifying my market (here in Chica...

To all the Chicago BPers on here or even absentee owners who use Chicago area Property Management.I have been in Chicago for a couple of days at some real estate meetings and talking about property management and I am...

Hello BP.
My name is El. I am an IT professional wanting to start investing in real estate.
I am based in Chicagoland.

I'm a seasoned investor but new to the Chicago area. What neighborhoods do people believe will appreciate the fastest in the next 5 years?

Hi BP community! In Chicago, what would be your top 3 criteria to choose to buy a multi-family house in Chicago?  (for buy & hold)(for instance, does the 2% rule even work here?)

Hello all,I am located in South Dakota but I am currently in the process of trying to close on a subject-to property in the Chicago suburbs.This will be my first subject-to so I am unfamiliar with the process and am c...

I am an out-of-state investor seeking recommendations for agents that work with investors in the Chicago area. I want a hungry agent that will know where to find good deals. If you have worked with anyone that fits th...

To make some small repairs and assist with any emergency services for 3 flat in Irving Park. Thank you

Hi Guys, I am wondering, if you have to decide on investing between two cities, which one would YOU choose... Chicago or Cleveland?

Hey all,I'm placing this in the "Investor Psychology" section because I'm just sort of pontificating in this post, stream of consciousness style, ya dig? I'm not looking for any specific type of response but I welcome...