Newbie that is going to get his start in the Chicago Area

Newbie that is going to get his start in the Chicago Area

Rental Property Investor · Prospect Heights, IL · Member since 2017 · 9 posts · 4 votes

Hello everyone! Frank Serrano here, a Software Developer looking to park his extra income in rental properties. I have lived in and around Chicago all my life and am looking to pick up some properties in the nearby suburbs. You can usually find me at the Chicago Area Real Estate Investors Association meetings. (aka CAREIA) I am currently working my way up to my first deal, and look forward to learning with all of you!

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  • Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 122 posts · 103 votes
    8y

    Hi @Frank Serrano!

    Welcome to BP!

    How is your experience with CAREIA thus far? I'm always looking for people to network with in the Chicago area.

    Please be sure to let me know if you have any questions regarding Chicago, rentals, etc. My company purchases close to 200 houses per month nationwide at this point. Would be very happy to assist you in any way possible.

    Good luck to you in your future investment endeavors, and I hope to be seeing you more throughout the forum!

    Take care,

    Van

  • Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2016 · 602 posts · 250 votes
    8y

    Welcome to BP @Frank Serrano, feel free to reach out if you have any questions! 

  • Rental Property Investor · Prospect Heights, IL · Member since 2017 · 9 posts · 4 votes
    8y

    @Van Blackman Thanks Van! CAREIA is pretty great, I've been having a wonderful time there networking and occasionally playing Cashflow. I'd recommend stopping by when you get a chance. I'll definitely reach out to you soon with some questions about there area.

    @Bryan Pham Thanks Bryan, I appreciate it!

  • Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 122 posts · 103 votes
    8y

    Thanks @Frank Serrano!

    Let me know when CAREIA's next event is! I'd love to stop by.

    Best,

    Van

  • Real Estate Attorney · Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 89 posts · 66 votes
    8y

    Hey @Frank Serrano - Keep me posted on the CAREIA as well.  What type of property are you looking to acquire for your first deal?

  • Rental Property Investor · Prospect Heights, IL · Member since 2017 · 9 posts · 4 votes
    8y

    I am looking to acquire a small multi-family property between 2 - 4 units that I can live in and rent out the other units. 

    @Van Blackman and @Chris Titcomb CAREIA keeps a calendar for their upcoming events at their website careia.org, and you can also see their events on meetup.com/CAREIA/.


    Their next event is the Member Appreciation Dinner on Nov 13th that unfortunately registration has ended, but the following event is "Play Cash Flow 101 and 202" on Nov 16th which is a free event. Come check it out, it's a great time!

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