Hi Everyone,So while I continue to look for a deal, in the down time I have been trying to get business prep sorted out while I wait for a good deal to come onto the market. Just a bit of background, I am a first time...

I'm looking at rehabbing a legal 4-unit on the north side of Chicago in a class A neighborhood (Lincoln Square / Ravenswood) and the top floor rear egress is in a bedroom, making the bedroom not a legal bedroom but, r...

I'm currently under contract (my first ever purchase) on a 2 unit + garden in Irving Park, hoping to close next week and would like to get the ball rolling on work ASAP to get the vacant units on the market by 10/1 id...

Is it just me or does there seem to be a deluge of people jumping into the investing landscape right now?

I've only been doing this for a little over 5 years now and was wondering
if some of the more experienced peo...

Hello! I'm not new to the group and I have been meaning to dedicate some time and effort to do some research and get serious about real estate investing since about 2 years ago... Well, good news is that I am finally ...

Hi BP, I recently got an idea, but I'm starting to doubt that it is feasible,  and it may not even be legal for all I know. I know BP has people of all backgrounds so I expect someone might be able to answer my questi...

Hi All,I am bidding on a foreclosure and it looks like I am in a multiple bid situation so the bank is asking me for my best and highest. I am a little nervous as I don't have firm numbers on the rehab. I did my best ...

I got a call from my tenant yesterday that the bay window in our rental unit has been smashed in by vandalism.  I submitted a claim to Allstate, and the promptly called me to today to let me know that my landlord's po...

Hi BP, 
I am interested in learning more about getting into the hard money business. Let me explain my current situation and any comments or feedback would be much appreciated. 
Currently I own 8 rental units in Nor...

I have 3 kids entering college in 2025, 2028, and 2032.  I'd like to have the option to send them to private high school prior as well if we think it's the best option (2021, 2024, 2028).I'm extremely attracted to the...