Multi-Family Properties

Jan. 26, 2023

Portage Park Multi-Family Real Estate: Complete Guide

Portage Park 2 Flats For Sale

Portage Park was home to a small population until the beginning of the twentieth century when the streetcar system linked it to the downtown area and now it's an ideal escape for Chicago residents who are tired of the crowded tenements and want a quiet refuge from the city ...

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Aug. 3, 2021

Lincoln Park 3-flats: Buying and Selling in one of Chicago’s best neighborhoods

lincoln park 3 flats for sale

(Original post date 01-2018)

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a three-flat in Chicago, Lincoln Park is a good place to be. This timeless Chicago neighborhood has beautiful architecture, lakefront access, and some of the best shopping, dining, and local culture in the city.

Lincoln Park 3 flats

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May 7, 2021

Cap Rate Valuation in Multifamily Properties

cap rate valuation in multi-family real estate

What are cap rates and how do they work? How can I use cap rates to help me find a good real estate investment? Here we’ll discuss the role cap rates play in real estate investing and what other factors are important to consider.

What is a cap rate?

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Feb. 4, 2021

FHA 203k Rehab Loan in Chicago

Buying a home using a 203k rehab loan

203k rehab loan in chicago

Have you ever turned down a near-perfect house because the renovations look too big to handle? There’s a loan option that not many buyers know about that can change their search for a home or investment property: the FHA 203k rehab loan ...

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Nov. 9, 2020

Selling a Multi-Family Home: 3 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid

mistakes when selling a multifamily home in Chicago

Selling your multi-family property can be a complicated process. It requires knowledge of the property’s zoning history and of how to list and show units occupied by tenants. Without guided expertise, a seller can suffer financial loss and delays in the sale of their property or can even become subject ...

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Oct. 20, 2020

The Perks of a Multi-Family Home: Why you should consider investing in a residential multi-family property

Perks of Investing in Multi-family Homes

Buying a house is intimidating. For many, buying a property with multiple units seems even more complicated. But investing in a multi-family home is actually a solid, low-risk investment opportunity that can give you financial stability and a lot of potential to build property value! Whether you’re ready to invest ...

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July 16, 2020

Buying a Fixer Upper in Chicago

Buying a fixer upper

If you’re interested in buying a multi-family home in Chicago, a fixer-upper is an ideal investment. A fixer-upper is a home that needs repairs and will require renovation work. 

There are many reasons to buy a fixer-upper in Chicago. If you’re picky about interior design or want a property ...

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June 23, 2020

Buying a 2 Flat in Chicago: 5 Simple Tips

Buying or Selling Chicago 2 Flats

The “Two Flat” is a major part of Chicago history. One of the most common real estate options on the market, a 2 Flat is a two-story building with a legal apartment on each floor.

Many of them were built as far back as the 1910s and continue to be ...

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March 19, 2020

Two Flats in Chicago

chicago brick 2 flats for sale

Chicago Real Estate is flush with many types of homes, ranging from single-family homes to multi-family buildings, bungalows, Victorian Mansions, and of course many high rise buildings. 

One of the often under appreciated options are the Chicago 2-flat buildings. The great history of Chicago is built upon two-flat housing ...

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March 19, 2020

Lincoln Park Multi-family Real Estate Prices and Neighborhood

Lincoln Park Multi-Family Homes For Sale

Lincoln Park is a beautifully sophisticated neighborhood that is an ideal place to call home. Over the last ten years property values have increased 39% making it one of the most in demand neighborhoods in all of Chicago.

It features a stable market and many renters return or remain in ...

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