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All Forum Posts by: Michael Barbari

Michael Barbari has started 22 posts and replied 358 times.

Post: Help Analysis lake shore drive

Michael Barbari
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  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

@George Rodriguez

Do you know what rents go for in the building for similar models?

Post: $495/mo in cashflow. Am I missing anything?

Michael Barbari
Posted
  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

@Joe Fornasiero

I'd buy it. 2% is way too conservative in my opinion. Especially in my market. I'm with @Jeff Gebhart I would double check the currents rents for that market. Either way if the property is in decent condition as it seems it is I'd go for it. Start low and see what happens. Good luck!

Post: Chicago South ( and Suburbs) Meetup 8/25!

Michael Barbari
Posted
  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

@Jeff ValentinoI'll be there.

Post: Chicago Newbie Drinking from the Firehose

Michael Barbari
Posted
  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

Hi @Linda Felter. Great career decision. I am a bank manager and realtor. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I'm here to help.

Post: sell or don't sell

Michael Barbari
Posted
  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

@Brent Davis Keep it. Cash out refi or get a heloc on it to buy something else.

Post: Should I sell?

Michael Barbari
Posted
  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

@Jeremy Drawas  Have you thought about doing a cashout refi and keeping it as a rental? Use the refi cash to buy something else while taking advantage of the monthly cashflow.

Post: I CAN DO 90% LTV HELOCS ON PRIMARY RESIDENCES IN IL, IN, WI

Michael Barbari
Posted
  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

Update:

90% on single family homes

80% on condos and townhomes

Post: In need of a RE Attorney in Chicago

Michael Barbari
Posted
  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

Akram Zanayed out of Bridgeview, IL. Very knowledgable. Been in the game for 25 years. Works on all my deals. @Account Closed

Post: Can't stop thinking about rental properties

Michael Barbari
Posted
  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

@Kheri Mourad

I'm with you. I've been a landlord for a bit over a year with a full time job. I'm in the process of buying a home but if I wasn't I would be shopping around for another property. Its addicting. Once you buy one you want to keep buying. All I can say is stay focused and save money to buy properties! Good luck.

Post: How often do you get responses from your craigslist ads

Michael Barbari
Posted
  • Banker
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Posts 396
  • Votes 107

@Dominic Lobban

I get many calls off Craigslist but not very good quality. I've had better success joining that towns Facebook group and advertising it there. Good luck!