All Forum Posts by: Tom O.
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Post: Need a GC for a 4-unit rehab in Chicago

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I've rehabbed a couple of units but nothing this big. A -4-unit, SW side, needs plumbing, electrical and 4-units rehabbed. I have a great plumber who is not licensed. He's given me a price on the job. I have a great rehabber who can do the apartments. I need either a licensed plumber and electrician to pull permits or maybe just get a GC who can. Anyone know a good GC who could give me a bid and be willing and competent in performing the work?
Post: Pay Off My Condo? Or use it as leverage?

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Thomas S.
Not sure I understand. If you pay faster, you owe less and pay less interest. You build equity faster that you can use to buy something else and, once the payment is gone, you have higher cash flow, cash in your pocket. You are saving money by paying less in interest. I don't think it's that bad an idea, especially if you're older like me and may not live to see the end of the 30 year mortgage.
Post: Chicago Local Meetup -- Lunch Downtown 8-30-18

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Hi Everyone: We have a fledgling, new meetup of real estate investors trying to get off the ground. The first meeting in July was a success so here we go again.
Thursday, August 30, 2018 we're going to have another downtown meetup for anyone who is interested. Bank of America Building, North West corner of Clark/Adams. Meet in Lobby at 12:30. Go downstairs for lunch. I'll be wearing a red Hawks hat.
Post: Chicago Local Meetup -- at Lunch During the Week

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Thursday, August 30, 2018 we're going to have another downtown meetup for anyone who is interested. Bank of America Building, NW corner of Clark/Adams. Meet in Lobby at 12:30. Go downstairs for lunch.
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Post: Chicago Investors Meetup - July

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Thursday, August 30, 2018 we're going to have another downtown meetup for anyone who is interested. Bank of America Building, NW corner of Clark/Adams. Meet in Lobby at 12:30. Go downstairs for lunch.
Post: Chicago Local Meetup -- at Lunch During the Week

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Great meetup guys. We're planning on having this twice a month.
Post: Chicago Local Meetup -- at Lunch During the Week

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IT'S ON SEE EVERYONE TODAY.
red hawks hat. blue shirt.
We'll meet inside the lobby, first floor. if you're late, look for us downstairs, one of the side alcoves to the left, facing away from the cafeteria.
Post: How To Identify Bad "D" Or "F" Class Areas

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I'm with Dennis M. You can make good returns on bad areas. You can't expect appreciation. But you can make it on the rent. Still, I don't want to own in an area I can't go and fix something if I have to.
Post: Chicago zoning SFH to 2 flat

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Talk to your alderman.
Post: Eviction attorney in Chicago

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Chicago attorney David Yanof:
three-12-346-3459
Great. Good value.