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The New Trend In Chicago Home Sales: Rent To Own

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Selling property using a rent to own agreement is becoming increasingly popular with homeowners in the Chicago area! The process is underutilized and can be beneficial for both the buyer and seller when structured properly. Learn more about how to do it in our latest post! While a rent to own sale may not be … Continued

Get Your Asking Price By Selling via Rent To Own in Chicago!

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A great way to get your asking price for your Chicago house, is by selling via rent to own agreement. Many sellers don’t realize just how beneficial the process can be. Learn more about how it works and how it will benefit you in our latest post! If you have had trouble selling your house … Continued

How To Buy a House in Chicago Without Using Any of Your Own Money

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Stop! Don’t let three little words stand in your way to homeownership, twenty percent down. Many potential buyers believe the falsehood that there is no other way to achieve the downpayment and fail to pursue homeownership or taking advantage of all of the benefits real estate offers. Read on to discover how to buy a … Continued

Our Market Outlook for Chicago Real Estate Investors in 2021

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One of the most important aspects of becoming a real estate investor is market analysis, which should guide how you manage your holdings. Familiarizing yourself with Chicago and all of the factors that influence each property’s long-term value requires dedication to your business. You can achieve the security of your golden years through wise planning … Continued

How to Improve Tenant Retention in Chicago

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Anyone can become a landlord. But not everyone knows how to find and keep quality tenants. To help increase your overall ROI, we have put together some ideas to help improve tenant retention! In the simplest terms, the more turnovers you have, the more days your property will be vacant. The more days your property sits … Continued

The Eviction Process – Do’s and Don’ts in Chicago

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As a landlord, you will inevitably have to deal with the eviction process. It’s never fun, for you or the tenant. But there are ways to prepare, so you can make things go as smoothly as possible. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you navigate the process. What You Should Do: Try to … Continued

Should You Hire A Property Management Company in Chicago?

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Some people go into multi-family investments thinking it will be a breeze. After dealing with collections, maintenance, complaints, and repairs they will soon realize, being a landlord is a lot of work! At what point should you hire a property management company? It is a decision many landlords face. Do the benefits outweigh the cost? … Continued

Handling Rental Deposits in Chicago – Deductions and Returns

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Owning a rental property can be a great way to earn additional income. However, you’ll need to abide by the book in order to avoid conflicts and keep the peace. As a landlord, you will need to collect and handle rental deposits when tenants come or go. It can be an area of contention when tenants … Continued

5 Alternative Real Estate Investments for Chicago Area Investors

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Ready to broaden your investment opportunities? Real estate holds value over the long term which can help hedge against inflation. Several alternative options exist for real estate investments in addition to the traditional single-family home, unfamiliar to a majority of investors, these niches are worth investigating. With far less competition, buyers pursuing these avenues are … Continued