I’m Micah — a real estate investor, coach, and proud Chicagoan.I started my investment journey back in 2024, and since then, I’ve:- Built a 7-unit rental portfolio in Chicago (Logan Square & North Lawndale)- Founded the Brick by Brick Blueprint, where I coach first-time investors through buying their first rental- Helped close over $175M in institutional real estate deals through my work in acquisitions at a real estate private equity firmThese days, I spend most of my time helping new investors build confidence, analyze deals, and get to the closing table — especially folks in their 20s and 30s who are juggling full-time jobs and trying to break into the game the right way.If you’re a beginner feeling stuck, I’ve been there.

To find a recent/current version of that, walk into any mortgage office in the US and look in the trash can, recycle bin, or if you're lucky on the table in the waiting area.

All Vested Parties should feel comfortable and happy, when everyone leaves the Closing Table.

It’s especially useful for spotting trends over time and seeing how a city compares to national averages.For a more official source, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program and Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) offer data directly from police departments.

Hey guysI’ve got two private loan deals on the table.

@Justin Tallaksen,Hey Justin,Welcome to the community and it sounds like you’re bringing a really solid foundation to the table.

So, it really comes down to whether you want to pay more at closing and longer until first direct mortgage payment is sent, or less at closing table and sooner for first direct mortgage payment.

Equity model – you split profits based on who brings what to the table.

Those would be important questions and then just see what other value they could bring to the table, maybe trusted lender or property management partners.

Today, if you’re not working with investors, you’re leaving an opportunity on the table.