Investor · Fort Thomas, KY · Member since 2014 · 33 posts · 5 votes
Good morning, everyone,
I'm new to the site but not new to real estate. I've been an appraiser and a broker for many years...now I'm trying to find my way in the short & long term property investment game.
I have flipped a few houses with my dad over the past couple years, as the broker and guy on the ground (he lives in Cali) but now I am venturing off on my own.
I have a very firm grasp on how to locate, determine market value of distressed properties, and after rehab market value via my appraisal experience but am still learning the ins-and-outs of investing.
I look forward to getting more involved in this site and learning from people who have been through it all.
I am currently under contract with a house in the burbs and looking for a good CPA familiar with r.e. investing to get my finances in order, if you know one in the S or SW burbs of Chicago, please let me know!
Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
12y
@Brandon Nappi Welcome to BP! It is always great to have a local appraiser in the group (appraisals are my Achilles heel) For a CPA I recommend @Steven Hamilton II he works with many of the investors here and is in the North burbs I think.
Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
12y
@Brandon Nappi Welcome to BP! It is always great to have a local appraiser in the group (appraisals are my Achilles heel) For a CPA I recommend @Steven Hamilton II he works with many of the investors here and is in the North burbs I think.
Real Estate Investor · Eola, IL · Member since 2014 · 137 posts · 22 votes
12y
Hi Brandon... welcome to BP.
If you can find some great deal in distressed properties, may be we can partner up. I am from Western berbs... Please let me know if interested or just for networking to share ideas!
Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
12y
Hey @Brandon Nappi thanks for introducing yourself! It's great to have you here! Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.
Oh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Chicago" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.