Category Real Estate Blog Archives | Chicagoland Realty Group Partners

Why Being A Real Estate Investor is Better than Being a Real Estate Agent

Investor Lessons… If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that real estate investors are constantly in an internal struggle to understand if they should obtain the real estate broker license or not. Reasons include: Access to the multiple listing service A better understanding of real estate documents and contracts A means to earn real estate […]

Zillow is Charging Property Managers and Landlords for Rental Listings!

Zillow is Charging $2.45/day for Rental Listings Starting 02/03/2019 Yep…you read that right. $2.45/day which translates to $73.50/month just to list your property for rent on Zillow.com. While Zillow.com is considered one of the most popular websites for tenants to visit in order to find rental vacancies, not so sure this will continue. Having said […]

Top Four Reasons for Hiring a Property Manager

in Property Management Tips / Real Estate Blog by Sean Morrissey January 1, 2020 0 comments

Top Four Reasons to Hire a Property Manager Explained : Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or just getting started in real estate investment, the time comes in which you need to consider a property manager. This typically transpired due to the following: Not enough time to manage your rental property(ies) Systems not in place to […]

How to Use “Good Debt” to Leverage Net Worth

in Real Estate Blog / Wealth Building with Real Estate by Sean Morrissey January 1, 2020 0 comments

Why “Good Debt” Beats Saving Accounts It’s often become cliche these days…stay out of debt! That’s the Dave Ramsey approach, right? To save your money, buy only in cash when you can afford it, and limit any risk to destroying your credit by focusing your efforts on putting dollars in your bank account. Lack of […]

5 Tips to Buy at a Sheriff Sale in Illinois

in Real Estate Blog / Real Estate Agent Home Buyer Tips by Sean Morrissey December 22, 2019 0 comments

Sheriff Sales in Illinois Sheriff sales in Illinois can be a lucrative way to quickly build wealth as a real estate investor, but, have their drawbacks : Require all cash to purchase Typically, you can not get into the property to see damages or repairs needed Require a thorough review of Title for the property […]

1655 FELTEN ROAD; UNIT 14; AURORA

in Real Estate Blog / For Rent by Sean Morrissey December 9, 2019 0 comments

1655 FELTEN ROAD; UNIT 14; AURORA 2 Bed / 1 Bath @ $950/month Recently renovated 2 bed / 1 bath with NEW CARPET and freshly painted walls. Spacious living room with eat-in kitchen areas. Countertops, exhaust fan, and all new lighting installed in kitchen in 2018. Shower surround, bath vanity, toilet, lighting, and mirror installed […]

How Do You Build Wealth Through Real Estate?

in Real Estate Blog by Sean Morrissey August 14, 2019 1 comments

Question : I have been renting since I graduated college (4 years), but, I don’t understand why I should own real estate? Owning real estate is one of best means to build wealth mechanisms available to average US citizen! However, learning how to build wealth through real estate is not something that is taught in […]

Landlording vs. Property Manager : Which to Choose?

in Real Estate Blog / Property Management Tips by Sean Morrissey August 4, 2019 0 comments

Landlording is for Hot Real Estate Markets Well, it’s 2019 and many real estate markets in the United States are at full tilt or making adjustments to account for a bubble that is beginning to form. The Federal Reserve has recently reduced the funds rate by 25 basis points and nearly every sponsored ad I […]

140 S River St; Unit 201; Aurora – FOR SALE at $224,900

in Real Estate Blog / Homes for Sale by Sean Morrissey July 18, 2019 0 comments

Priced at $224,900 – 140 S River Street 201, AURORA, IL 60506Watch this video on YouTube 140 S River; #201; Aurora is the LARGEST MODEL as a corner Unit with oversized balcony offering fantastic views of the Fox River. Freshly painted throughout with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances in kitchen and with hardwood flooring […]

1960 Selmarten; #3805; Aurora : FOR RENT @ $1025/mo

in Real Estate Blog / Homes for Sale by Sean Morrissey March 3, 2019 0 comments

1960 Selmarten 3805 Aurora : 2 bed/1 bath for RentWatch this video on YouTube 1960 Selmarten; 3805; Aurora 2 bed / 1 bath @ $1025 and Tenant only pays electric! Recently installed carpet, vinyl flooring, and painted (2018) throughout. Walk in closet off master bedroom offering plenty of storage. Ceiling fans in each bedroom and […]