Hi BP community!My name is Chris, I'm a new BP member located in the Chicagoland area, and I'm super excited to get involved in the Bigger Pockets community! The amount of information I have learned from you all over...

I have been talking to various lenders in Chicagoland area and most of them look for 20 - 25% down on the investment property and even worst 65% commercial, 70% to value for refinance options. I was wondering if anyon...

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I am Ghazi, residing in the Chicagoland area, and I am relatively new to the field of investing. I have dedicated considerable effort to acquiring knowledge by engaging with podcasts, reading books, and ac...

Hi everyone,Angelica here from the Chicagoland area. I am new to real estate investing and I am anxious to start my journey. I am looking to connect with other investors, real estate professionals such as real estate ...

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I am a newbie to REI. My journey started 3 weeks ago when I came across the bigger pockets. Anytime I get the chance I listen to the real estate rookie podcasts. I became obsessed with the wealth of knowled...

Hi all,I've been looking to invest in rental properties for a bit of time.  I am currently located in Illinois (Chicagoland).  I looked around this area, however the taxes here range from 5k-12k on typical home which ...

Greetings fellow BP members. I've seen a lot of posts regarding questions on what cities are getting fix and flip investors good returns. Let me share how the Chicago Land area currently looks. Please share ACTUAL num...

There was a store, the Home Owners Buying Outlet that used to be out near Joliet/Chanahon/Crete, somewhere out that way 20ish years ago.  At that time it really was whatever damaged, remnants or overruns they could so...

Hi All,I'm in contract on a building and looking to find a broker - please do not contact me directly or post contact information here.  I'm just wondering how can i search and find brokers that can help me in my semi...

Hi everyone. My name is Luc, and I'm a 25-year-old finance professional living in Chicago. I recently received a preapproval from my lender and am looking to house hack a multifamily in the Chicagoland area. Given I'm...