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4 Top Financing Options for Flipping Houses

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Flipping houses can cost money. Here are 4 top financing options for flipping houses to help you get started. Use one, some, or all of these financing options to acquire all the investment properties you want to flip! If you’re thinking about investing in real estate, you have several options… you can rent, rent-to-own, wholesale, … Continued

4 Advantages of Flipping over Holding in Chicago

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Are you looking to flip real estate? Maybe you’re wondering if it’s better to hold real estate instead. In this blog post you’ll read about the 4 advantages of flipping over holding in Chicago… Are you thinking about investing in real estate? If so, perhaps you’re weighing your options and wondering if wholesaling, renting, or … Continued

How to Stay in My Home After Foreclosure in Chicago

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A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed properties are still occupied. When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan people money. But when they have to foreclose … 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

Understanding the Foreclosure Process in IL

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Understanding the foreclosure process in IL is an important part of navigating your own home foreclosure. Before we dive in… Understanding the Foreclosure Process in IL What is foreclosure anyway? Foreclosure is the legal process that lenders use to take back property securing a loan, generally after the borrower stops making payments. Foreclosure is no fun. … Continued

Tips on Buying Real Estate with your IRA in Chicago – Kema Real Estate Investment & Consulting LLC

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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, let’s dive into … Continued

Can I Sell My House in Foreclosure in Chicago?

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Do you have a Chicago IL house that’s in foreclosure right now? Many people going through the IL foreclosure process want to get out from under that burdensome house and wonder if they can sell the house in foreclosure. The short answer: yes. The long answer: it’s a little more complicated, but usually you can … Continued

4 Mistakes Investors Make When House Flipping in Chicago

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Are you thinking about investing in real estate by flipping houses? If so, then make sure you read this blog post to discover the most expensive blunders that house flippers tend to make… here are 4 mistakes investors make when house flipping in Chicago… Flipping real estate can be highly lucrative… if you do it … Continued