Author: robertb12

How to find foreclosures in Chicago IL

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There’s a lot of competition to find great deals on local Chicago IL foreclosure properties. Finding them is only one part of the process – you also need to know how to capture them. Here are a few secrets from the pros that we’ve used with great success on how to find great foreclosure deals in Chicago. … Continued

Selling My House for Cash in Chicago

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Should you take a cash offer for your Chicago house? Not always. I’ll tell you how to sell any property for cash, some reasons to refuse a cash offer – and when you shouldn’t say no. Selling My House For Cash In Chicago If you’re selling a property in Chicago to an end buyer (the person living … Continued

How to bid on a short sale property

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Short sale properties can be a great source of income for investors, and a great deal for home buyers. It’s important to keep in mind that a short sale is one where the bank has approved a loss on a current loan. They’re losing money, so they want to unload. Generally the current owner is in a rough … Continued

How do I sell my house without an agent in Chicago?

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If you’re looking to sell your house or investment property in Chicago without using a real estate agent, we can help. Although we do cooperate with brokers, sometimes it’s best to avoid paying someone to be in the middle. After all, paying 5-6% of the sale of a property in a commission is a lot of money. … Continued

How to Use Your IRA to Buy Real Estate in Chicago – Part 2

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We wrote a recent article about putting local Chicago investment property into your self directed IRA… if you haven’t checked that one out… head over here. In this article we’ll walk through some more things to look out for and how to use your IRA to buy real estate in Chicago IL. So lets dive … Continued

Selling My House Fast in Chicago

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You need to sell your Chicago house fast right?  If you’re saying… “I’m having the toughest time selling my house fast in Chicago“… you’re at the right place 🙂 These tips will help you get your property sold. [NOTE: Most important – if you really need to sell fast, consider the option of selling for cash offer … Continued

Investment Property Tax Deductions List for Chicago

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Uncle Sam gives, and Uncle Sam takes away. But in the case of buying local Chicago investment properties… you can earn investment property tax deductions for your Chicago properties. For real estate investors, the United States provides the opportunity to earn a living purchasing investment properties… and holding those properties as investments, and of course the … Continued

I’m Relocating And Need To Sell My House In Chicago

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Relocation is a complicated exercise in coordination. We get local Chicago home sellers calling us or submitting their house info on this website every week saying “I’m relocating and need to sell my house in Chicago“.  The great thing is that we’re able to help a good many of those sellers sell their house quickly … Continued