Real estate has always been a mark of independence and freedom in this country. Owning property for most people is the biggest financial investment of their lives. Having your own home or investment property provides a sense of pride, financial security and can be an important step towards financial independence.
My real estate career is a second profession which started in 2004 when I purchased an apartment building, lived in one unit and rented out the other units. They have a word for it now – house hacking. But at the time it was a great way to get into a property, build equity and have assistance from tenants to pay the mortgage down. I was hooked. I got my real estate license in a week and started helping others figure out how to use real estate as a financial freedom tool.
From 2004 to 2009, I sold property in Chicago with a partner. We sold mostly investment properties and condos on the west-side. In 6 years, we sold around 175 properties and about $100Million in sales. This high volume experience gave me a strong foundation in what it takes to successfully get through a transaction and I built solid relationships with clients and agents that I still have today.
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