All Forum Posts by: Eudith Vacio

@Chris Shelton - you might want to connect with other wholesalers in the area, too. Ask them if they have any referrals for attorneys that they've work with that can help you out. 

Hey @Estefania Rodríguez 👋🏽

Welcome to BiggerPockets and congrats on going PRO! 🙌

Love that you're diving in and getting active already. There’s a ton of value in the community alone, but going PRO unlocks even more tools that can seriously level up your game—especially the calculators and exclusive content.

What kind of real estate are you focusing on right now? 

Feel free to drop any questions or goals you're working toward—we’re all here to help each other grow. Looking forward to seeing your journey unfold!

Hey @Delroy Watson 

Congrats on knocking out your first rehab—it’s a big move, especially in a competitive market like Portage Park!

Love that you're using this as a stepping stone toward getting your GC license. That hands-on experience will pay dividends when managing future rehabs or client projects. Converting the basement into an ADU is a smart value-add play, especially with Chicago's ongoing efforts to support more density and affordable housing options.

A couple things really stood out:

• FHA loan for a multi + house hack potential = smart financing move.

• Renting above market after the rehab shows you're doing something right with finishes or layout—nicely done.

Your lessons learned hit home too. Especially budgeting for vacancies and nailing the scope of work up front. That last one alone can make or break your profit margin on a rehab.

Curious—did you self-manage or bring on property management? And any hiccups during permitting or with city inspections on the ADU?

Great first deal, looking forward to seeing how this springboards into your GC path and future investments!

Hey @Chris Shelton - are you trying to become a wholesaler in Indiana?

Hey @Patrick Charles 👋🏽

Welcome back to the community! It's great to see you diving back into real estate. What strategies are you planning to implement to acquire your next property?

Hey @Dahtanun Combest - these are definitely questions we all struggle with starting out, and the reality is that every contractor works a little differently. I’d highly recommend reaching out to a few and having them walk through some properties with you, or even visiting their current job sites to get a sense of the work they’re doing and what they charge. Over time, you’ll start to get a feel for costs and the scope of different types of projects. I’ve found my go-to contractors for various jobs, but it definitely took time and effort to build those relationships and understand what to expect. Keep at it—experience really is the best teacher in this part of the game!

Hey @Anthony Stahurski

Congrats on taking action after attending the webinar—you're already ahead of most!

Here are some tips I wish I had known before buying my first property, especially when considering leveraging your VA loan benefits. It's an incredible tool for building wealth, especially if you're house hacking or buying a multifamily property to rent out units while living in one.

#1 Ensure you have an emergency fund

#2 Househack!'

#3 Always analyze the deals 

Best of luck on your journey—you've got this! 

Hey 👋🏽 @Jamal Mohammed

Welcome to BiggerPockets! Where are your investments at in Illinois? And happy to meet another realtor investing in real estate! 😃

Hey @Kyle Barazowski - nice to meet you!

I am with eXp realty as a real estate agent + investor. It might be helpful to join a team to get you started or join a coach to help you in your real estate agent journey. I also started off with a condo as my first investment and then went on to do more deals. Happy to connect to get a better idea of what you're looking to do!

Hey @Bem Mandel -

The fact that you’re receiving section 8 income is a huge plus! Investors love properties with stable, guaranteed rents, and Section 8 provides just that—timely payments, reliable cash flow, and often higher-than-average market rents in the area.

There's a 15-unit building listed now for 1.4M that was recently rehabbed on 108th & Prairie. Where is your property located?