If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may have heard of the terms “seller financing” or “owner financing” and you’re not sure what they mean. In this blog post we’ll answer what exactly is owner financing and how you can use it in Chicagoland as another option to buy your next home… Buying a … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a house and you’re exploring your financing options right now, there’s a good chance you’re deciding whether you should go through bank financing or owner financing. There’s already a lot written about bank financing, so this blog post is meant to give you the other side of the coin, to … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a house, you’re probably weighing so many options right now – what to buy, where, and how to get financing. To help you make your decision a little easier, we’ll outline 4 owner financing advantages for buyers in Chicagoland, IL to help you figure out if this the right way … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a house from a seller using seller financing (also called “owner financing”) make sure you’re aware of the advantages as the drawbacks! Keep reading this blog post to learn the 5 disadvantages of buying a home via owner financing in Chicagoland so you can be prepared When a seller wants … Continued
Let’s invest in land! But wait, it’s not so simple; there are many factors to consider before you sign on the dotted line. It is well worth considering consulting with professionals to ensure you’re on the right track and the right piece of land when purchasing. So read on as we explore five red flags … Continued
Just as with every other piece of real estate that you are investing in, you should consider location and all of the different aspects of due diligence. Condos are a great way to diversify the types of rentals in your portfolio. However, condominiums come with their own unique set of problems that owners can encounter … Continued
To be successful as an investor is to make the numbers add up to the highest return on your investment dollar in passive income. Done right, investing can be very profitable and provide security for your retirement. In addition, diversification offers you a well-balanced portfolio, building in a hedge against inflation. You should have investments … Continued
When done right, investing in multi-family properties can be a lucrative real estate investment. The shared features and proximity of the units can mean added savings for you as the owner and a higher monthly income from the time and investment into one real estate transaction. Read on as we explore five red flags to … Continued
If you are considering buying a home in Chicagoland, you need to understand the terminology being used. Check out our guide to buyers lingo, so you can feel like a pro… even if you’re a first-time buyer! Buyers Lingo 101 Abstract of Title – This will basically give you a full paper trail of the property’s ownership. It will … Continued
HOA’s often get a bad rap. In reality, they can help to provide a wonderful environment to call home. There are many benefits and amenities the come along with living in a community with an HOA, however, it’s not the right living situation for everyone. In our latest post, we will discuss the drawbacks and benefits of an … Continued
If you are in the market to buy a home in Chicagoland, one of the most important things you can do is keep yourself organized! When you are actively house hunting, things can start to run together. You might forget about negative aspects of a home while you are daydreaming about the wraparound porch. You might … Continued
First time buyers should not feel intimated by the real estate market, however, they should know what to watch out for! Buying a home is a very exciting, but one mistake could take the wind right out of your sails. Read below to see our list of the biggest mistakes first-time buyers make so you … Continued
Taxes are a reality of life. So in this blog post you’ll read about the 4 top tax benefits offered on investment property. Read all the way through because you just might find a benefit that you didn’t realize was available to you! When it comes to the benefits of owning investment property, you might … Continued
Real estate is an attractive way to invest: there are many ways to generate a return, plus the principal is well-protected because real estate often retains its value. But real estate can also be priced out-of-reach for some investors. If you are looking to invest in real estate and need to finance it, make sure … Continued
Thinking of buying real estate in Chicagoland? If so, you’ll want to make sure you steer clear of these expensive problems that other investors have discovered the hard way! Read this blog post to learn the 4 common mistakes investment property buyers make in Chicagoland… Although real estate investing can be simple, fun, and highly … Continued
