CHICAGOLAND2TO4FLATS.info “Our mission: to make you smarter
and the process easier”

Chicago's leading
multi-unit specialists and

Chicago's first comprehensive
web site for 2- to 4-flats
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Who We Are
Property Search

Sales Data / Maps

Section 8 Prop
Tools/Resources
Seminars
Financing
Being a Landlord
Other Resources


10 yr Sales Growth / Demographics
Find amazing values in multi-units citywide




Property Analysis Worksheet
Discover how easy it is to afford a multi-unit




Free Seminar:
"Investing in
Multi-Unit Property"

For first-time buyers or current owners

Click here to check dates or register


Property Search
Find a property

Worksheets:  Calculate what type of two or four flat you can afford Sales Data: Great neighborhood Search forTwo of Four Flat Properties Attend a Seminar

(click to check out each of these main web site areas)

Site Map

Who We Are. This section is intended to serve as our introduction to you. You'll find:

  • Resume / Mission Statement (with some background on how Chicago's first comprehensive web site for the multi-unit market came into being)
  • 8 Reasons to Work With A Multi Unit Specialist (Investment property is different -- and in this market we think it only makes sense to work with a specialist)

  

Property Search. Our web site features a public-domain search engine we think you'll find much better than, say, Realtor.com or other common search engines found on the internet--and it will tell you how you can harnass the power of the most advanced search system of all.

  • Search Listings Now (which accesses the public domain search engine)
  • Advanced Search Capability (a description of the more advanced system for finding the right multi-unit property that we can set up for you)

Sales Data / Maps. This section provides 10 years of sales appreciation data for the neighborhoodsmaps of Chicago as well as maps of each neighborhood and links to other valuable demographic data:

  • 10-years Sales Growth Data for two-flats, three-flats, and four-flats
  • Census Bureau Demographic Data for any address in Chicago
  • Maps / Names of Chicago Neighborhoods (the 77 census tracts used for identifying neighborhoods)
  • City of Chicago Crime Reporting Data (the data base for all addresses in the city of Chicago on reported crime)

  

Section 8 Property. This section provides links to understand the Section 8 rental process and examples of specific property that has been rehabbed to meet Section 8 standards.

Tools / Resources. This section features our unique and highly valued Property Analysis Worksheet--the total list of resources is as follows:

  • Owner Occupied-Property Analysis Worksheet (owner-occupied financing is usually cheaper and easier to obtain than non-owner occupied)
  • NON Owner Occupied-Property Analysis Worksheet (you can go as little as 0% or 5% down on an investement property, even if you will be going non-owner occupied)
  • Instructions for Property Analysis Worksheet (a detailed description of this key tool to analyze investment potential and cash flow)
  • Matrix of Loans Programs and Rates (a summary of the different types of financing for multi-unit property and current rate information)  

     

Seminars. You'll learn more about our free Investing in Multi-Unit Property seminar and other specialized programs, like an on-site demonar led by a property inspector.

  • Investing in Multi-Unit Property Seminar (Geared at both first-time buyers and current owners of 2 flats, 3 flats or 4 flats)

       

Financing. This section features links to our lending partner and a wealth of other information:

  • Guaranteed Rate
  • Matrix of Loan Programs and Rates

     

Being a Landlord. You'll learn about a great 8-hr training course on Being a Landlord and assorted other links to help you understand what it takes to do that job well.

  

Other Resources. This section promises to grow over time with interesting and fun resources.

 

 


 

 

 

 


With monthly
"Investing in
2 - to 4- Flats"

seminars


We are pleased to have Guaranteed Rate, the Midwest's largest independent residential mortgage lender, as our lending partner.

     We love their expertise in the 2- to 4-flat market, the wide range of products they offer, their ability to help you intelligently pick the right loan, and the fact that they have both an In-house Underwriting staff for quick turnaround times and onsite Closing and Funding Departments for easier closing.

BRIAN WEIS is the

Vice President of Mortgage Lending who works with Chicagoland2to4Flats.

His direct # is
773-290-0591.

Guaranteed Rate is an
Illinois licensed Mortgage lender located at 3940 N Ravenswood,
Chicago, IL 60613.

Click here for their website:

http://guaranteedrate.com