Tenant Screening Best Practices for Property Managers | Insights from BCG Real Estate Group
Screening tenants is a key factor in successful property management. BCG Real Estate Group offers best practices, from advanced background checks to verifying landlord references, to help investors minimize risks.
11 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 22 And Getting Started In Real Estate
Discover the lessons from my 16-year journey in real estate investing, starting with a 4-flat in El Paso at 22 years old. Learn the 11 key insights that can help you avoid common mistakes, leverage opportunities, and achieve success in the real estate market.
Adding a Conforming Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) to a building in one of Chicago’s Non-ADU Zones
Adding an additional dwelling unit in Chicago? By adhering to local regulations and design guidelines, property owners can seamlessly integrate these ADUs into their structures. Whether it’s converting a basement, attic, or garage, the process involves careful planning, obtaining permits, and ensuring compliance with building codes. As Chicago continues to evolve, embracing ADUs offers a practical solution to housing challenges while enhancing property value and neighborhood vitality.
What’s ‘Luck’ Got To Do With It?
How much does luck play into success in real estate? For me, quite a bit! And I’m sure the same is true for a lot of folks reading this.
I’m a firm believer in that adage “the harder I work, the luckier I get.” The real estate journey I’ve been on has been a get rich slow train — and I honestly prefer it this way. But luck certainly played a role in getting to where I’m at today, no doubt about it. Let me break it down…
Multifamily Investing in the Chicago Market
The Chicago multifamily real estate market can be complex, and at times filled with potholes and landmines. It is extremely vital - if you are going to invest in multifamily properties in Chicago - that you do these four things…