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Post: The Book on Flipping Houses & The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs -

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I just received both books. Which one should I read first?
Post: Dekalb IL multi units

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Hey Daniel, I've helped investors purchase multi-family units in DeKalb. Some good values there and quite a few properties to choose from. Hit me up and we can chat.
Post: FIX AND FLIP COMPLETED, GREAT NUMBERS, CHECK IT OUT!

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Looks awesome Marcin. Job well done!
Post: Newbie from Illinois -- Lisle

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Welcome Jeff! Would love to grab coffee sometime and chat.
BP is an incredible source of information. I LOVE the podcasts. Great way to educate yourself quickly while doing the everyday, mundane activities.
Post: Question on 2% rule of thumb mentioned in podcasts.

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Welcome to BP @Red Peterson! I see you're also in Sycamore.
It definitely varies by area. For most of the SFR deals I've analyzed locally, 1.5% is a good rule of thumb for a deal, but again, it depends on the neighborhood and type of property.
My partner and I recently purchased an auction property near the high school and will be getting about 1.5% and we're very happy with that. If you want to walk the property to see what we're doing with the rehab, just let me know!
Post: New member from Naperville, Illinois

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Welcome! Listen to all the podcasts and ask lots of questions, but most importantly, take action sooner rather than later!
Post: New member from Illinois

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Welcome Robert! Glad to have you here. There's a ton of great information on the site, but I think the biggest impact for me was the podcasts. Listen to as many as you can!
Post: Rockford, IL Investor Friendly Agent Needed

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Hi all, I've got a client who is interested in potentially investing in the Rockford market. Anyone up to the task?
Post: New Member in Chicagoland

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Welcome Mike! What kind of investing are you interested in?
Post: New Member from Illinois

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Welcome Jordan! This site is a game changer so buckle up!