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Episode 17 / 30

Your Buy Box Is Too Vague — Here's What the Data Says to Put In It

Every experienced investor tells you to define your 'buy box' — the standing criteria that make a deal a deal. Most people never write one down. Here's how to build a buy box for Chicago's north suburbs, why the data says a vague one catches nothing, and how to run it on autopilot so you never miss purchase #2.

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Episode 10 / 30

Your First Rental Should Be Boring. Here's Why.

The perfect starter rental isn't a cheap studio or a luxury house. It's a single-family home that attracts tenants who stay. TransUnion found SFH renters stay 9 months longer than apartment tenants. We found 11 properties in Chicago's north suburbs that fit the profile right now.

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