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How can I find hard money and private money for my first deal? Where can I find rental properties in Chicago?
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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 ...
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My son has started a PhD program at UChicago and I'm considering investing in a condo or possibly have him front end a house hack for me. Any thoughts on the neighborhood around the school? any particular challenges/o...
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I’m a new investor out of the Chicago area, I’m also working out of the Indianapolis area as well. I’m just trying to net work and further my education in the Realestate industry
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Hey everyone, I recently moved to Charlotte with my wife and newborn daughter. We are real estate investors with a portfolio of 4 long term rentals in Chicago and looking to network with other investors, agents, and p...
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Hello,Was hoping to get recommendations for insurance sources in the Chicago area. I'm looking to get coverage for rental properties.
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Thought this would be a fun post. Here is a list I created. This is targeted more towards beginner investors so I left out the advanced/high cost strategies. Feel free to add to the list with any of your own tips. Hap...
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Hello BP Fam,
I looked through the search bar and was looking for the subject on this matter, but have not been successful on something current to date and even on the same topic. My question is for you big brothers...
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Hi there -- I'm a relatively new RE investor (just closed on my first property in May), and I'm researching locations to begin building my portfolio of RE properties. My two options are: (1) =Continuing to invest loca...
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Just curious about the folks that invest in Illinois properties. I'm from CA and have been investing in Nashville SFHs, but would like to start invest in the Chicago area, since I have roots there and many connections...