I'm new to Bigger Pockets, located in the Chicago area, and an interested investor. I'm actively researching my first investment property to buy, rehab and rent. I've scouted places both physically and online in Milwa...

BP I just want to know...Do you think that Trulia Crime Mapping gives an accurate feel when it comes to the quality of a neighborhood?! I ask because, looking here in Chicago, of course we have a ton of streets that a...

My question is for local real estate investors in the Chicago area or for anyone who is familiar with the Chicago land market. Now I am interested in becoming a real estate investor and I'm going as far as receiving m...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Chicago.

Purchase price: $570,000

Cash invested: $100,000

A project that I am currently in the process of rehabbing in Chi...

I want to invest in the Chicago market, but it seems so expensive to find a good duplex, triplex, 4plex.Does anyone have any suggestions how to go about securing a good solid first deal?

Looking for references for good property management company in Austin neighborhood in Chicago area. Any reference much appreciated. Please let me know if you have references on insurance too. Thanks!

Hello,My daughter is relocating to Chicago middle of next year.  She hasn't settled on where to live yet.  She may live in an apartment first before deciding.   I'm suggesting she consider a small multi family.  She w...

I have an architect trying to get a permit for a property. He insists there are violations from before we bought the property even though (1) the closing attorney said we got clear title and there's nothing about viol...

I have been slowly emerging myself into investment real estate over the last 3 years but I want to make a bigger commitment and transition to a full time career. I am looking to network in Chicago and does anyone ...

Hello my name is Michael and I am looking into real estate as a means of growing my wealth. I have absolutely no experience in real estate and I've maybe hammered 4 nails in my entire life. I don't want to let that di...