Chicago's ADU ordinance for investors: when a basement unit pencils and when it doesn't
2026-06-07 · regulatory
Chicago's accessory dwelling unit ordinance lets investors add a legal basement or coach house unit in designated zones — but the zone map, the affordability trigger, and the property tax reset decide whether the conversion math actually works.
Renovo vs Kiavi vs Lima One: picking a fix-and-flip lender for Chicago deals
2026-06-06 · lender
Three of the most active fix-and-flip lenders in Chicago publish nearly identical rate sheets — so the real decision comes down to local knowledge, leverage on rehab, and whether the same shop carries you into the DSCR exit.
Cicero, IL investor deep-dive: the highest-velocity multi-unit market in suburban Cook County
2026-06-06 · suburb
Cicero sits directly west of Chicago's Austin neighborhood with one of the densest concentrations of 2-flats, 3-flats, and small multi-units in suburban Cook County — and for investors who understand its mechanics, it consistently produces BRRRR numbers that outperform most Chicago community areas.
Berwyn investor deep-dive: the bungalow belt suburb in a reassessment year
2026-06-05 · suburb
Berwyn holds the largest concentration of Chicago bungalows outside the city itself, trades on a 28-day average market, and gets reassessed by Cook County in 2026 — three facts that shape every flip and BRRRR underwritten there this year.
Belmont Cragin investor deep-dive: the northwest side's largest 2-flat market
2026-06-03 · neighborhood
Belmont Cragin holds more 2-flats and 3-flats than any other northwest side community area — and for investors who understand its mechanics, it consistently produces cash-on-cash returns that most Chicago neighborhoods can't match.
How the 2024 Cook County reassessment changes flip math through 2027
2026-05-28 · cook-county-tax
The 2024 Chicago reassessment reset assessed values across 850,000 city properties. For investors, the carry-cost impact runs through every Chicago flip closing between now and the 2027 reset.
Chicago bungalow rehab scope: the 8 cost lines that decide your margin
2026-05-22 · rehab
The Chicago bungalow has a predictable rehab scope. Get the eight standard line items right and your margin holds. Get one wrong and your flip turns into a hold.
DSCR vs hard money in Chicago: when each loan type wins
2026-05-15 · financing
Chicago investors routinely choose between hard money (12-18 month bridge) and DSCR (long-term rental). The right choice depends on three specific deal characteristics.