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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

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

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

Tips on Buying Chicago Real Estate with your IRA

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While most people understand that real estate is an investment, many people are taking advantage of the qualified retirement accounts to purchase real estate as an appreciating or revenue-generating instrument like IRAs. It’s really important to understand the tax implications, legal ramifications, and various other intricacies of purchasing Chicago real estate within your IRA. So, lets dive into … Continued

How to Evaluate A Real Estate Investment Deal in Chicago (resources)

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We talk with lots of people looking to buy real estate investment properties in Chicago and surrounding areas.  Some of them know what they’re doing… and some of them are still in the learning process. But, since our entire business is finding great deals… and often passing those deals onto real estate investors like you … Continued