Buffalo Grove, IL · Member since 2016 · 5 posts · 3 votes
Hi everyone, I'm Monisha from Buffalo Grove, IL.
My husband and I have recently started looking into buy and hold properties in Chicago Northshore and are looking to learn more on BP. I'm excited to meet folks and build my network of realtors, contractors, investors, etc!
Welcome @Monisha L. I'm out of Arlington Heights. Good to see other investors from the area. BP is a great community with lots of knowledge and experience all in one place. If you're looking for contacts, PM me and I can supply a couple. Again, welcome to the site.
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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). Find them through Google and meetup.com
Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.
You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing. Rents can be 2-4 times more. Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.
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