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.

Hi everyone! I’m Elizabeth, a Physician Assistant from Maine, diving into the world of real estate investing. I’m starting my portfolio here in Maine with plans to eventually branch out to other markets—especially int...

I’m happy to break that down for you and help you identify locations that align with your investment goals — whether that’s cash flow, appreciation, or a balance of both.To give you a real-world example: I just got a client under contract this week on a property in the Denver metro area.

Quote from @Ekaterina Lansky: Hey BiggerPockets flippers,Choosing the right lender is make-or-break for a fix-and-flip deal.

Overall sounds fine, but would ask for a specific break down of fees & services.

The trades can make or break a good deal. 

Under federal guidelines, specifically HUD Form 52641—the Housing Assistance Payments Contract—landlords have the right to collect late penalties from the public housing authority (PHA) if the initial HAP is not paid within a timely manner.Let’s break it down: once a Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA/RTA) has been submitted, the unit has passed inspection, and the contract is executed, then the tenancy officially begins.

Things are trading within a range, not breaking up, not breaking down, and following a strong trend that ran. 

This will show that there may be others interested in the property & if they really like it, they need to ensure to put in their application sooner.I hope that you go into a deep screening process, as this will make or break how well the experience is.

We’d strongly prefer to exit with at least a break-even outcome, or pivot to a hold strategy that preserves the capital and gives us another shot at resale in 2026 when market conditions might improve.