Newbie needs help with starting point in Chicago
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Daniel L. from Chicago, Illinois
posted almost 3 years agoI'm a newbie that's in the learning and networking phase. I'm aiming to start looking for my first property next year and want to get some feedback on how feasible/realistic my strategy is. I plan on doing a house hack on a multi-family building (triplex or quad) in the Chicago area (northside, near west or near south) and I have $50k set aside for this with ability to borrow another $10k from an insurance policy.
What do you guys think? Any suggestions, tips, or alternate ideas are much appreciated.
Paul Timmins from Boston, Massachusetts
replied almost 3 years agoWelcome.
Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and rehabbers (cash buyers).
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Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.
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Mark Nolan Professional from Carlsbad, California
replied almost 3 years ago@Daniel L.
Welcome to the BP community.
Brie Schmidt (Moderator) - Investor, Broker, Public Speaker from Chicago, Illinois
replied almost 3 years agoOriginally posted by @Daniel L. :
I plan on doing a house hack on a multi-family building (triplex or quad) in the Chicago area (northside, near west or near south) and I have $50k set aside for this with ability to borrow another $10k from an insurance policy.
This is a very realistic strategy. It is how I started and a lot of people I know started. After you hold back money on reserves you could buy a $200k place with conventional or a $800k place with FHA - pretty big difference. I would suggest speaking with a lender and seeing what you can get approved for and then talk about the pros and cons with different financing. That will give you a starting point. Once you have that you will have a better idea of what areas to start looking in because some have pretty high points of entry.
Mark Ainley Investor from Bartlett, Illinois
replied almost 3 years agoLike @Brie Schmidt said, get the financing facts and the to do list for a loan going. You have a healthy down payment now, even with 50k, so don't wait till next year because in Chicago you will pay 5-10% more holding out 12 months.
2015 is the year for the Cubs and for @Daniel L. to buy his first three flat!!!
Make it Happen!!!!!!
Crystal Smith Investor/Real Estate Broker from Chicago, Illinois
replied almost 3 years agoOriginally posted by @Daniel L. :
Your strategy is very realistic, but why wait until next year. Given the time value of money your $50K will buy less next year than it will right now.
Daniel L. from Chicago, Illinois
replied almost 3 years agoOk sounds good. Thanks for the advice everyone!
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