First Time Home Buyer - Chicago, IL (Realtor and Mortgage Broker/Lender References)

[Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed]

Hello all, 

I'm a first-time home buyer looking to buy my first property in Chicago, IL and surrounding suburbs. Looking to house hack preferably a multi-family home or single family with a ADU unit. Any leads would be much appreciated for both a reliable and experienced realtor and mortgage broker or lender.

[John Warren]

@Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed welcome to the BG community! You will find quite a few of us agents on here to network with. Which neighborhoods are you looking for? 

I would recommend that you connect with @Joshua Jones. He is a fantastic lender, and he helped me get to where I am today due to his knowledge and experience as both an investor and a lender. 

[Mark Ainley]

@Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed congrats on getting this far in the process to want to post.  What part of city or suburb are you interested in?  I think different Realtors have different areas of specialty.  @Christopher Puleo or @John Warren’s recommendation of @joshua jones are good options.  

[Doug Spence]

@Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed Welcome to bigger pockets! I would reach out to @Jonathan Klemm. He's a broker, investor, his company does rehab on homes, and he's just generally knowledgeable about real estate in the Chicago area.

[Paul De Luca]

Quote from @Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed:

Hello all, 

I'm a first-time home buyer looking to buy my first property in Chicago, IL and surrounding suburbs. Looking to house hack preferably a multi-family home or single family with a ADU unit. Any leads would be much appreciated for both a reliable and experienced realtor and mortgage broker or lender.

I can share some lender recommendations, just PM me.

[Joshua Jones]

@Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed welcome to BP. If you have any lending questions, let me know. A little background, 19 years in the business for lending and I own 9 rentals myself. I love building investors and watching their portfolio grow. Feel free to PM me to discuss more.

[Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed]

Quote from @Joshua Jones:

@Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed welcome to BP. If you have any lending questions, let me know. A little background, 19 years in the business for lending and I own 9 rentals myself. I love building investors and watching their portfolio grow. Feel free to PM me to discuss more.

 Thanks. I sent you a PM. 

[Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed]

Quote from @Paul De Luca:

Quote from @Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed:

Hello all, 

I'm a first-time home buyer looking to buy my first property in Chicago, IL and surrounding suburbs. Looking to house hack preferably a multi-family home or single family with a ADU unit. Any leads would be much appreciated for both a reliable and experienced realtor and mortgage broker or lender.

I can share some lender recommendations, just PM me.

 Thanks. I sent you a PM. 

[Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed]

Quote from @Doug Spence:

@Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed Welcome to bigger pockets! I would reach out to @Jonathan Klemm. He's a broker, investor, his company does rehab on homes, and he's just generally knowledgeable about real estate in the Chicago area.

 Thanks Doug. I've reached out to Jonathan.

[Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed]

Quote from @John Warren:

@Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed welcome to the BG community! You will find quite a few of us agents on here to network with. Which neighborhoods are you looking for? 

I would recommend that you connect with @Joshua Jones. He is a fantastic lender, and he helped me get to where I am today due to his knowledge and experience as both an investor and a lender. 

 Thanks John. I'm open to any good neighborhoods as long as property cash flows the best way it can. Flexible with even moving out to the North/Western suburbs too. I've reached out to @Joshua Jones

[Jonathan Klemm]

Appreciate the tag @Doug Spence!

Hey @Mohammed Zeeshan Sayeed - You've got some solid realtors already above in @Paul De Luca & @John Warren also, consider connecting with @Eudith Vacio.

Lender wise link up with @Andy Smith or @Zack Karp. 

Happy to talk through Chicago real estate and happy out any way I can.

[Hamp Lee III]

Try the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) loan program.

NACA was formed in 1988 and provides an affordable option for potential first-time buyers:

✅ No down payment

✅ No closing costs or fees

✅ No mortgage insurance

✅ No consideration of credit score

✅ Below market fixed interest rate

There are several requirements to be eligible, starting with attending one of their workshops.

https://www.naca.com

I wish you all the best.