John B.
City of Chicago Violations and Architect
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...
JJ Bliss
New member starting out in Chicago
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 ...
Michael Mayer
New Investor in Chicago, Illinois
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...
Nino Alfano
Selling a Chicago Flip question?
So I have learned no one pulls permits for The city of Chicago.
My question is this what happens when you sell the home and the buyer gets an inspection?
Do buyers not get inspections in Chicago ?
Investors tal...
Justin Galante
Best Chicago Neighborhoods to Buy Mulitfamily?
Interested in moving to Chicago post college and want to start by investing in and living in a multi family unit.What are popular neighborhoods for investors?
Dan Audino
Intro Post - Chicago Commercial Property Manager
Hello BP!In 2025 I plan on purchasing my first home. Hoping to go down one of two paths:1- Buy a condo or small single family home and build equity and create value with my maintenance/construction background.2- Find ...
Patrick John Culpepper
Rental Property Analysis w/ High Taxes
How do turn a property with high taxes into a rental property?I am moving to the Chicago area for work and am looking to buy a home that will eventually rent once we move again in a few years. The most difficult part...
Jerome Hildreth
Ready to Invest Multi- Family Apartments
Looking for like minded people to mode, guide, and learn from investing in these areas multi- family and flipping property.Also in Chicago areas, Illinois suburbs, Indiana, Gary, and South Chicago as well. looking to ...
Melina Dea
House Hacking in Chicago...with a family
Hello! I'm interested in pursuing my real estate investment goals through house hacking. Typically this is done by young investors, however with a young family (two kids currently 4 and 2) I understand this is not t...
Nick Mangan
New to Real Estate Investing
Hi BiggerPockets Forum,
My name is Nick and I'm new to the real estate investing game. I currently reside in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago but am originally from the southwest side.
So far I’ve been list...