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Bruno P. New to real estate investments. Want to start with small multifamily in Chicago.
9 May 2024 | 11 replies

Hi everyone,I'm new to the world of real estate investments. I recently started studying FI strategies and it led me to this community!I live in Chicago and plan to buy my first house hack by end of year/beginning of ...

Vanessa Raquel Magana First Time Investor - With Personal Mortgage
18 May 2020 | 9 replies

Hello All, My husband and I are tracking to purchase our first multifamily in Milwaukee in the next few months. We currently live in Chicago (my husband grew up in MKE so is very familiar with the city) and we have a ...

Sebastien Beauboeuf INVEST NOW OR WAIT A COUPLE MONTHS??
20 March 2020 | 11 replies

Hey I'm a new investor in Chicago and had plans of buying my first property this summer. I've already started walking properties and I'm looking for a house hack opportunity on the north side of the city. The Coronavi...

Account Closed I was quoted $16,000 to replace a rotting structural supprt beam
20 March 2017 | 9 replies

I am looking to purchase a duplex in Chicago with a built out basement, but the inspector was able to access the main support beam and found it was rotten or termite infested. It is a 30 foot support beam. I got a quo...

Frank McGovern Chicago offers free legal eviction rep to low-income renters
6 April 2022 | 7 replies

The Chicago Department of Housing on Monday chose two nonprofits to provide free legal help to low-income tenants “at risk of or subject to eviction or lock-out” in Chicago.https://chicago.suntimes.com/c...

Victor So Deposit or move-in fee?
17 December 2018 | 15 replies

Hello BP!

For all the landlords out there, do you guys require a deposit or just charge a move in fee? And what amount do you charge?

Thanks!

Victor

Clarence Oliver Negotiating Repair Credit
17 July 2017 | 6 replies

2unit -chicago, ilPurchase Price - 109kNo formal appraisal.  Zillow says 165kUnit 1 - 1075/mo, 2bd, 1 baUnit 2 - 800/mo, 2bd, 1 ba203k streamline Formal Inspection - no major issuesFollowup with 203k Contractor - stru...

Ashley Proctor To Trust or Not to Trust Trulia Crime Mapping...
16 January 2020 | 15 replies

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...

Jared W Smith Property Analysis - Rules of Thumb
14 December 2018 | 2 replies

Hello all, I am constantly running analysis on prospective properties so I familiarize myself with the correct metrics, terminologies and what a deal actually looks like. I know there are several rules of thumb that I...

Kristin Vegas moving out of state to invest
10 April 2024 | 26 replies

Has anyone here moved out of state to start brrrr or house hack? If so, can you share your experience? I will be thankful. I live in san diego ca and plan to move to chicago to buy a triplex and make brrrr in the future.