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Wes M. ROI for Kitchen Countertop and Appliance Replacement?

13 September 2021 | 15 replies

Hi STR braintrust. Want to get your opinion on replacing countertops and appliances for this kitchen. Yes, the layout is unfavorable, but we are not planning to tear out any walls at this point. The cabinets will be r...

Biib Salmaas Can I legally have a 2 flat "by right" in RS-3 Chicago?

26 April 2023 | 5 replies

First of all, this is my first post, long time lurker. I hope this is the right subforum. I am under contract for a property that is a 2 flat, converted to SFH. I would like to be an owner occupant of this property...

Qwee Parker Older home, Good deal?

18 October 2018 | 2 replies

Hey, coming to you all for a bit of advice:

After 4 months of searching for a duplex, I finally got an offer accepted! It is a 2 bedroom upper and 3 bedroom lower unit.... Beautiful home and this is super exciting, b...

Jim S. Air conditioning Thermostat setting for duplex

16 June 2019 | 12 replies

In a DUPLEX upper level has control of thermostat for air conditioning. What temp settings do u recommend for home/away . Upper unit pays for the electricity for the air conditioning. There is 2 separate electricity...

Lucero Galvan House hacking single family home vs purchasing duplex

20 July 2020 | 5 replies

I've seen different opinions on finding homes to house hack: look for small multi-families, find homes that have finished basements / or ADU, find homes to make a duplex out of OR don't do any of the above. For a firs...

Daniel O. How Bad are Narrow Staircases

2 September 2020 | 2 replies

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I inspected a house over the weekend and it looks like a good flip, but the stairs are extremely narrow. This is in the Chicago land area and the house is in a good neighborhood. The house...

Joshua Pulido New Investor Questions

4 February 2021 | 6 replies

Howdy!I am a 21 year old in College Station, Texas looking to gain some more knowledge and advice from experienced investors! I have been working in upper level management for conventional and student housing for the ...