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Real Estate Agents in Oak Lawn, IL

5 best Real Estate Agents in Oak Lawn, IL that specialize in real estate investments. Updated August 31, 2026. See agent reviews, ratings, and investment specialties.

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    Dan Nelson

    Dan Loves Houses

    Residential

    4.9 stars
    69 Reviews
    55 forum posts

    Residential

    I am an investor-friendly agent in Chicago. My specialty is 2 to 4 unit buildings and house hacking: buying a 2-flat, 3-flat, or 4-flat, living in one unit, and letting rent from the others pay most of your mortgage. I also work buy and holds, fix and flips, BRRRRs, 1031 exchanges, mid-term rentals, and short-term rentals. You may know me from episode 817 of the BiggerPockets Podcast: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-817 I invest my own money in this market. My first prope... view more
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    Jake Fugman

    The Axon Group

    Residential

    Commercial

    4.9 stars
    81 Reviews
    255 forum posts

    Residential

    Commercial

    THE investor friendly team in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Work with Chicago's top small-mid multifamily sales team in 2022 and 2023. Let us quarterback your process with a custom strategy and introductions to our vetted sphere of vendors. We know investors because we are investors! BUYERS - In state or out of state investors seeking to house hack, 1031 exchange, or build their buy/hold portfolios... look no further! We assist buyers at all experience levels. Leverage our knowledg... view more
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    Christine Jankelow

    Compass

    Residential

    5.0 stars
    19 Reviews

    Residential

    *Currently only working with Pre-Approved or Cash Buyers* Christine started her real estate journey at Chicago-based tech startup, Avail.co (acquired by realtor.com), leading Operations to support over 300,000 landlords and 600,000 tenants nationwide. Christine is excited to leverage her entrepreneurial spirit and customer success focus toward helping home sellers, home buyers and real estate investors reach their dreams. For real estate investors, she uses her network and understanding of th... view more
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    Josh Reighard

    Josh Reighard Group

    Residential

    5.0 stars
    14 Reviews
    24 forum posts

    Residential

    I’m a Chicago-based real estate agent and active investor who helps buyers and investors build real wealth through smart, data-driven real estate decisions. From first-time house hackers to seasoned multi-unit owners, I bring firsthand investing experience to every deal. I didn’t start in real estate as an agent — I started as an owner and investor. My journey includes purchasing condos, building a multi-unit rental portfolio, running short-term rentals, and scaling long-term buy-and-hold ... view more
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    Ethan Akos Straub

    Tavola Realty

    Residential

    Commercial

    5.0 stars
    67 Reviews

    Residential

    Commercial

    Tavola Realty is a full service real estate brokerage and investment advisory firm built around helping investors, developers, and property owners make smarter real estate decisions and maximize opportunity. Led by a real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience, our team combines market expertise, investment strategy, transaction management, and sophisticated marketing to help clients build and grow their real estate portfolios. We work with investors across acquisitions,... view more
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How to Find Investment Properties in Oak Lawn, IL


For real estate investors, finding the right REALTOR® or real estate agent is crucial for successful investments in Oak Lawn, IL—whether you're looking at residential or commercial properties in the Oak Lawn area. Working with real estate agents in Oak Lawn will give you an understanding of market trends for the surrounding areas when buying or selling properties.

Identifying the right investment property to generate rental income requires time, energy, and patience. While real estate agents can assist in this search, it's essential to choose the right one who is familiar with the specific areas of Oak Lawn, IL. Not all agents have a strong understanding of investment properties, so it's essential to find investor-friendly ones to ensure you achieve your desired profits.

What Is an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent?

Not all real estate agents know the features investors need when purchasing rental properties. Some real estate agents work primarily with buyers looking for a primary residence. These buyers have many different needs than real estate investors. Primary residence real estate agents focus on features primary homebuyers need for their family versus considering after-repair value, the local rental market, or renovation costs. An investor-friendly agent understands the business side of purchasing rental properties and will help investors find properties that not only meet their budget but also help them achieve their investment goals.

You need a real estate agent with the pulse on everything real estate-related, including off-market properties, rental income, demand, renovation, the local market, and overall costs.

Finding a good rental property requires a lot of help from many professionals to make it work. It takes a village to invest in real estate.

Testimonials

"It was great and easy. I received emails and calls from two of the agents almost immediately"

Drew N.

"The agent seemed to be very knowledgeable and thorough"

Jonathan M.

"Found two great and professional agents very quickly. Literally no complaints and way better than googling it"

Tommy H.

"I received communication almost right away regarding my inquiry"

Wendy M.

"The easy way to connect and find the people of interest"

Euviel L.

"I found a few agents from several options available, thank you!"

Jordan D.

"It was great and easy. I received emails and calls from two of the agents almost immediately"

Drew N.

"Very simple. Contacted 2 different agents, got quick responses. I think I chose a great agent, my property is listed for sale. I'm happy so far!"

Michael B.

"Quick response. Willingness to connect and search for target homes."

Richmond M.