John Van Uytven
Inherited tenants breaking lease
I inherited 3 tenants in my rental house purchase in Illinois. Two of them are a dating couple with a baby on the way. Tenant number 3 messaged me today and asked if I had heard from them. Because they just told him t...
Jeff Davis
General contractor recommendations for multifamily buildings
Hey All - Reaching out to see if anyone has any recommendations for good general contractors in the Chicago area. We just bought our first house hack here in Chicago. The building is an older 2-unit multifamily buildi...
Elizabeth J.
Commercial mortgage for property in Chicago
We are looking to purchase a 6 unit building in Chicago, which requires a commercial mortgage since it is over 4 units. This is the first time we have made a foray into commercial mortgages, and the fees and costs se...
Michael Hikido
New member interested in multi-family props
I am interested in investing in multi-family rental properties. I'd like to generate income since I will be retiring in the next year or so. I live in Southern California where property values are high however I cou...
Thomas W.
Moving to Chicago and Looking to Invest
I'll be moving to Chicago for a new job starting August 1st. My tentative plan is to find a place to rent for a year while I get settled at my job and learn the area, then hopefully invest or house hack that next year...
Gbemi Munis
Fix and Flip in Southside Chicago
Hello, looking to do my first fix and flip in South side Chicago. I’ve been outbid in the last 5 offers I’ve submitted. Would like to connect with seasoned investor in this market to get tips for what I could be doing...
Charles Granja
House hacking in Chicago
Hi,I will be attending the University of Chicago and am looking to purchase a duplex-triplex to house-hack. Does anyone have recommendations for safe neighborhoods within 20-30 minutes of the school? So far, talking t...
Adrian Chu
Saw a Englewood rowhouse come on the market, with a tenant!
Fellow BPers, wanted to get your take on something like this.Address: 506 W 61st Pl, Chicago, ILAsking is 17k, rented for $800 a monthIt's in Englewood. Hoping to get familiar with different areas of Chicago. Thanks ...
Brian Geiger
Finding Hard Money and Private money for my first deal
How can I find hard money and private money for my first deal? Where can I find rental properties in Chicago?
Julie George
Purchasing rental property in Chicago
Hey all! My name is Julie George and I joined this forum because I am looking into purchasing my first rental property in Chicago, specifically a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment in one of the neighborhoods. I currently live ...