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Tina Kapur Which portal to use for best comprehensive screening
25 August 2024 | 9 replies

Hello, Newbie here. Just have 1 unit /condo in chicago loop, that is now available for renting. Hence  I dont use a property manager/management company for this unitPosted on Zillow , total of 6 applicants. 2 very in...

Gideon Blustein CHART: Illinois Series LLC vs. Individual LLC vs. Delaware
15 September 2018 | 2 replies

I'm at the point where, for my protection, I need to establish LLCs and make sure they're in my living trust. In order to figure out the costs of doing this in IL (where all my current and future properties are/will b...

Greg Stetz Estimating closing and sales costs accurately?
19 May 2019 | 6 replies

Whats a great way to find out sales and closing costs before you buy a property? I have calcs to use but how do I get tighter numbers?

Mike Nelson Short Term Rental-Famous person previous owner
31 January 2025 | 11 replies

If a home was previusly owned and lived in by a famous person, does it add much value?  In suburban chicago, if you bought a home owned by a famous gangster, politician, or businessman, does it add much value?  In Oak...

Quincy Mingo My Next Investment Strategy in Chicago, IL (Military Veteran Ideas Welcome)
15 May 2023 | 21 replies

I am looking to identify my next investment strategy to acquire another 3 or 4-unit property. I would like thoughts on what makes sense based on my situation.
Current Properties:
1.) 4-unit purchase in 2021 using m...

6 May, 2021
BiggerPockets Podcast 466: Buying “Lottery Ticket” Investment Properties with Alan Corey

Alan Corey has had an interesting career to say the least. He’s been an IT worker, a comedian, an author, a real estate investor, and even a reality TV star. Alan has always been fascinated with making passive income ...

Robert Andersen How do you find good tenants in Chicago?
28 August 2021 | 20 replies

Recently posted a 3 bedroom completely renovated apartment on Zillow, Craigslist, Domu and Apartments.com. The apartment is in a good area of Chicago.I've gotten nothing but awful applicants despite being very clear i...

Sandy Thayer Buy Note on Short Sale?
2 September 2010 | 24 replies

Why would a real estate investor want to buy the mortgage note on a home where the owner cannot make the mortgage payment? At first, the investor wanted to purchase the short sale home to repair and sell. Now, he me...

Jalon Scott I NEED to build a team!!!! HELP!!!!
1 August 2020 | 20 replies

How do I go about building my team of a Lender, RE Agent/Broker, Property manager, Project Manager, Attorney, etc.? How did you go about building your team? Best interview questions? Especially if you are investing fr...