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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Buying a home using a 203k rehab loan

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Irving Park is truly an authentic Chicago neighborhood. The history of Chicago is displayed throughout these neighborhoods with beautiful architecture and style to each property. 

It is is known for its architecture. Some of the buildings in this neighborhood have been around since before the Chicago Fire in 1871 ...

Multi-Family Real Estate Prices

If you’re considering selling your apartment building this year, the market is currently on your side. In general, a healthy real estate market has a 3-5% annual appreciation rate. Chicago Multi-family real estate prices have appreciated roughly 40% since January 2015, that’s an 8% appreciation per ...