All Forum Posts by: Brian Karlow
Brian Karlow has started 7 posts and replied 146 times.
Post: New member from suburbs of chicago , illinois

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Hey Kyle
Welcome aboard! Feel free to reach out if you need any help...I'm fairly close located in Algonquin.
Brian
Post: duplex deal - need opinions on these numbers

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Hey Ben
Thanks for the feedback....it's always good to hear when someone is able to gain help from what we have shared!
Yes, since moving forward from this deal I have closed on another buy and hold SFR and currently have another property under contract . Still looking for my first multi family property though!
Good luck
Post: small investor seeking private money Chicagoland

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Copelon
I am seeking $83k in acquisition funding and approx. $7k towards the rehab. ARV is $120k If your product does not allow for the rehab portion, it is not a deal killer by any means.
Let me know more about what you have to offer, thanks!
Brian
Post: small investor seeking private money Chicagoland

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Hey BP Members
I'm an experienced small investor seeking private money lender for a SFR buy and hold short sale deal I have under contract with owner and awaiting final bank approval. Class A neighborhood which I currently own 3 other houses in. All strong cash flow properties.
Let me know if you have further interest in this deal. Thank you for reading!
Brian
Post: New Investor in Chicagoland

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Welcome Jerome! It is always nice to meet new members, especially within my own area. Feel free to reach out direct should you ever need a second opinion on analyzing a deal or situation.
Best of luck!
Brian
Post: duplex deal - need opinions on these numbers

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Wendell
Thanks so much for sharing your opinion and the associated numbers....super helpful and very valuable!
I'm going to be passing on this deal and moving forward so thanks again to everyone who gave their feedback!
Brian
Post: duplex deal - need opinions on these numbers

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Stephen
Yes, those are the current taxes and I have verified them with the county....pretty lame huh! The main plan was cash flow but I was also looking to earn an equity position once the asset was stabilized, although after re-running the numbers several times, the latter seems a bit hopeful more than realistic. One hiccup along the way during the renovation and that goal is gone!
Thanks for helping!
Brian
Post: duplex deal - need opinions on these numbers

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Mark
Great advise on building the management fee into the numbers in preparation of the lender taking this action!
The additional government procedure from the Village of Algonquin is very interesting....please let me know if you do learn more about this.
Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it
Brian
Post: duplex deal - need opinions on these numbers

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Thanks Jason! Your feedback is really appreciated. I'll confirm those points with my agent.
This would be a buy and hold strategy game plan.
Brian
Post: duplex deal - need opinions on these numbers

- Rental Property Investor
- Algonquin, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- Posts 155
- Votes 76
Thanks guys! Yes, my plan was to manage myself. Landscape and snow removal...dang, I completely missed that one!!
What insurance numbers have you guys seen for similar properties?
Brian