Ryan O.
Using First Time Home Owner Grants?
Hi I recently came across some local programs in the Chicago area (Chicago Home Assistance Program) that offers a grant for up to 7% of the loan value so I was just curious to know if anyone has used any government sp...
John Clark
California State-wide Rent Control Advances. Effect on Chicago?
I see in today's (9/11) New York Times that a bill to impose rent control state-wide is advancing in California (increases capped at 5 percent plus inflation, only "just cause" evictions). Will this affect the push fo...
Braeden Cobb
Calling Section 8 Landlords!
Hello! I am wanting to know some thoughts on first hand investing experiences with section 8 regarding ease to deal with a hud in a specific city. Where have you bought an investment section 8 home and the hud has bee...
Cynthia Sigler
Investing Out of State
Hi BP Chicago! A little background: I currently live in Los Angeles but lived in Chicago for quite some time - specifically the Logan Square neighborhood which I loved. I own my primary residence in LA and have been g...
Theresa Holl
Looking for good networking events in Upper Midwest
Hey All,Looking to expand my network in the real estate investor space. Any one in the Minneapolis/Wisconsin/Chicago areas have solid networking events/groups you're a part of? Thanks for any tips. :)
Diana Armenta
Chicago Lease Questions
Hi everyone! This is my first post ever in the bigger forums, but I'd love to connect with any Chicago investor. I just bought my second rental property and I would love to learn more about lease rules that we must fo...
Scott Zalaznik
Chicagoan with Interest in Iowa
Hey Ya'll,
Recently made the foray into Chicago real estate this past June and have loved every minute of it. I've been listening to the Bigger Pockets Podcast for a while and have finally made the time to th...
Elbert D.
New investor from Chicago
Hello BP,
I am a new to real estate and still searching for my very first property. From my understanding real estate in big markets such as Chicago, Miami, LA, and NY is very difficult to make profit on because of t...
Frank Von Hoven
Looking to break into the Chicago area with flips or BRRRRs
Hi everybody,
I'm new here but not new to the game necessarily. I've done a few rehabs and renovations on a few houses over many years, but not in Chicago. I lived there during grad school and I'm looking to get back...
Alex Huegle
Wholesaling Chicago Area?
Hey Bigger Pockets!
This is totally a preventative post, but there's a possibility of relocating to Chicago and I was wondering how the wholesale market there is? I've started here in Cincinnati very recently...