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From $0 to 7 Units in Chicago — Happy to Answer Questions or Share What I’ve Learned
Hey everyone —
I’ve been quietly investing and reading BP for years, but finally decided it’s time to give back and be more active here.
I’m Micah — a Chicago-based investor who started with zero experience, saved up working a W-2, and bought my first multifamily in Logan Square in 2024 Fast forward to today, and I’ve built a 7-unit portfolio, founded a real estate coaching business, and helped close over $175M in larger commercial deals through my work in acquisitions.
I work mostly with first-timeinvestors in their 20s and 30s who want to buy their first rental but are overwhelmed with where to start. Through my business (Brick by Brick Blueprint), I help them:
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- Understand their numbers
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- Build a plan
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- Make confident offers
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- Actually close
If you’re working toward your first or next deal — especially if you’re in a high-cost city or trying to do it without family connections or a ton of capital — I’m happy to answer questions, share resources, or just be someone you can bounce ideas off of.
Let me know how I can help!
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Aloha,
Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished! I find it very inspiring and I hope one day I can follow in similar footsteps.
I’m a first time investor and soon-to-be graduate student at the University of Michigan this upcoming fall. My goal is to house hack my first property, ideally a single-family home or small multifamily, and rent out the extra rooms to help cover the mortgage.
I’m planning to go the FHA route since I want to leverage what I’ve saved and preserve some cash for repairs or future investments. I’ve been doing a lot of groundwork and research, and I’m almost ready to go full force—I just need to lock in a few more missing pieces. I’d love your insight on house hacking in a college town, especially with seasonal turnover, and how to balance self-managing a rental while being in grad school.
Also, feel free to check out my page if you’re open to it. I’ve posted more about my situation and the questions I’ve been exploring. Thanks for being so open to connecting and supporting new investors. It truly means a lot!
Mahalo,
Kenya 🌺