Author: jfromchicago

Choosing The Best Investment Property In Chicago Illinois

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We’re going to let you in on a little secret about real estate investing: there is no “best investment” overall, in any market. What makes a “best investment” for one investor would make a terrible investment for another investor. The truth is, there are many factors to choosing the best investment property in Chicago Illinois. … Continued

4 Tips For Financing Your Investment Property in Illinois

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Real estate is an attractive way to invest: there are many ways to generate a return, plus the principal is well-protected because real estate often retains its value. But real estate can also be priced out-of-reach for some investors. If you are looking to invest in real estate and need to finance it, make sure … Continued

How to Find Turnkey Rentals In Chicago

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Want to invest in turnkey properties? Of course, you do because they make a great addition to any portfolio. In this blog post we’re sharing how to find turnkey rentals in Chicago… Turnkey rental properties are a great addition to any investor’s portfolio – they’re hands off, they’re simple to own, and they provide cash … Continued

4 Advantages of Flipping over Holding in Chicago

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Are you looking to flip real estate? Maybe you’re wondering if it’s better to hold real estate instead. In this blog post you’ll read about the 4 advantages of flipping over holding in Chicago… Are you thinking about investing in real estate? If so, perhaps you’re weighing your options and wondering if wholesaling, renting, or … Continued

Property Investment Market In Chicago – Focus On Cash Deals

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There are many opportunities in the real estate investment market in Chicago Illinois. From changing financial regulations and interest rates to an economic future that still has a lot of question marks about its direction, home buyers and home sellers are not sure how to proceed. One smart strategy that buyers and sellers are exploring is … Continued

How to Use Your IRA to Buy Real Estate in Chicago – Part 2

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We wrote a recent article about putting local Chicago investment property into your self directed IRA… if you haven’t checked that one out… head over here. In this article we’ll walk through some more things to look out for and how to use your IRA to buy real estate in Chicago Illinois. So lets dive … Continued

Investment Property Tax Deductions List for Chicago

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Uncle Sam gives, and Uncle Sam takes away. But in the case of buying local Chicago investment properties… you can earn investment property tax deductions for your Chicago properties. For real estate investors, the United States provides the opportunity to earn a living purchasing investment properties… and holding those properties as investments, and of course the … Continued

What Are The Expenses Associated With House Flipping In Chicago?

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Are you doing your due diligence before flipping property? If so then make sure you read this blog post to know what are the expenses associated with house flipping in Chicago… Flipping houses can be a high profit investment strategy. But you will only maximize your returns if you are careful about your costs! If … Continued

4 Common Mistakes Investment Property Buyers Make in Chicago

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Thinking of buying real estate in Chicago? If so, you’ll want to make sure you steer clear of these expensive problems that other investors have discovered the hard way! Read this blog post to learn the 4 common mistakes investment property buyers make in Chicago… Although real estate investing can be simple, fun, and highly … Continued