LaRaye Alderman
Trade Name application and LLC
Hello Bigger Pockets Family,I am really excited and inquisitive about my business. I am trying to complete the application for Trade Name and on question #4 its asking me, Do I have a personal property account ( " L "...
LaRaye Alderman
Trying to get started
Hello everyone,My name is LaRaye Alderman and I have an interest in buying and selling Real Estate. I have wanted to do this venture a while but was to apprehensive to start. I am going forth now and hope to meet peop...
Brookes May
Coach House / Detached Garage Uses
I'm looking for input on what is legal for an existing coach house / detached garage within the city limits of Chicago. I've heard many differing viewpoints on how they can be used and Chicago building code seems to b...
Michelle Bright
Will there be a Starbucks being built near by?
Hey BP!! When considering investing in an "up and coming" area where do you go to find out city plans in Chicago, IL? Online or offline. We know if coffee shops (ie. Starbucks) a Target, etc starts to be built in a ne...
Vince Sanchez
Unpermitted work, clearing title, and obtaining permits for rehab
Hey BP!
I'm interested in rehabbing a 3 flat in Chicago that's already been gutted to the studs and reroofed. My contractor and I took a look and saw great potential. They also did a great job on the new roof, accord...
Christopher Bell
Tear Down and Build Up
I want to add another tool to my belt for purchasing real estate and want to get an idea on how much it would cost to purchase a tear down and build new construction in my area? How can I get a good idea on how much i...
LaRaye Alderman
Locating phone numbers for owner sellers
Good evening BPF,I wish everyone success in your businesses. My name is LaRaye Alderman and I am a new investor from Baltimore,MD. I am looking SFR and multifamily properties that are being sold by the owner but I can...
Steven Barr
How to calculate maintenance expenses for BRRRR
How are y’all calculating your projected maintenance expenses for BRRRR properties?I know the rule of thumb for a traditional rental is 40-50% all in expenses (vacancy, prop mgmt, taxes, ins, repairs, CapEx, etc)..But...
Ivy Pierce
Chicago Rent Relief Ordinance
I was just notified 47th Ward Alderman, Matt Martin, is introducing an ordinance in City Hall to “follow Los Angeles’ lead, and ensure that renters who are impacted by COVID-19 have 12 months to make rent payments wit...
James Alderman
RE Agent marketed my property without my consent. Is this unethical?
I showed my off-market triplex to two investors. One of the investors is also an agent. Let's call him Agent 1. Agent 1 and I signed a purchase agreement at $243k yesterday, with Agent 1 as a buyer.The other investor ...