All Forum Posts by: Michelle DeWoskin
Michelle DeWoskin has started 15 posts and replied 58 times.
Post: Gathering Interest: Lincoln Park Meet up

- Developer
- Chicago, IL
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I'm there! See you all then, thanks Nick, looking forward to it.
Michelle
Post: Looking for Chicago Investors to connect with

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- Chicago, IL
- Posts 65
- Votes 11
Hi Lily, and all here, I'm playing catch up, add me to the queue!
Post: *** PORTAGE PARK (Chicago) SFR - $190K *** Buyer fell through!!!

- Developer
- Chicago, IL
- Posts 65
- Votes 11
Hi Mayrasol, have you found a buyer? If not, can you give me the address?
Thanks, Michelle
Post: Got my first 2 houses under contract!

- Developer
- Chicago, IL
- Posts 65
- Votes 11
Hi all!
Dominique, it was good for me to read your post, as I'm an experienced broker and property acquisitioner, but am a bit in analysis paralysis with my goal to invest/fix/flip. I know I need to make the plunge. I'm confident with the analysis part, and I'm super cautious because of the numbers. If you'd like to share ideas please reach out.
David and Matt, I'm right there, I find properties in low risk areas (North side), to broker to builders or wholesalers, and looking earnestly for my first project to flip, on my own and/or partners.
Post: Owner Occupied vs Absentee Owner

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- Chicago, IL
- Posts 65
- Votes 11
County Assessor is behind, so is Realtytrac, that's why I go to the above mentioned which are far more accurate and up to date given their technology.
Post: Owner Occupied vs Absentee Owner

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- Chicago, IL
- Posts 65
- Votes 11
Hi Jeff, there are opinions on both sides, I send to both. Especially if you filter owner occupied's with length of ownership and mortgage, etc. Here's a big issue though which I've spent weeks getting to the bottom of... most list sites have outdated/incorrect information. Maybe you've found this also, but if you're getting your info from one of these poor sources, your results could be way off. The best I've found after many headaches of trial/error and debates with customer service: MelissaData.com, Experion, Leadsplease (USPS).
After paying a bundle for a couple lists on another site, and discovering how off their results were, I was able to scrub that same list through Melissa data's phenomenal Listware program and get accurate information, including owner's actual current residence.
Enjoy, Michelle
Post: Looking for Contractors in Chicago and NW Indiana

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- Chicago, IL
- Posts 65
- Votes 11
I have someone I trust completely, may have time with a week or 2 or 3 notice.
Post: First Wholesale

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- Chicago, IL
- Posts 65
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Right on Michael! That's so inspiring, thanks for sharing.
Post: Rehabs & teardowns/high ROI: 60618, 13 - need buyer or partner.

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- Chicago, IL
- Posts 65
- Votes 11
Hi Meghan, let me know when you can chat for a few. 773-432-4136
Post: Chicago Wholesalers

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- Chicago, IL
- Posts 65
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Hi Meghan, I'm looking for that too! I'm in the area and reach out to these owners regularly with mailers and networking. There are some deals - and I use that word very relatively - on the peripheries, which are still low risk with regards to high value/growing value areas. I'll pm you....