Investing
Our first investment was a house hack, we lived on one floor while a renter paid the mortgage on the other. Twenty years, dozens of properties, and our own rentals later, we underwrite a deal the way an owner does, not the way a listing does.
Dan speaking at BPCon in Cancun.
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The massive opportunity of overlooked on-market deals, how Dan has bought them for twenty years, and how his clients do now.
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A deep dive into the Chicago market, drawing from his own experience investing in Chicago.
Full episode →Where the Chicago market is headed, and what today's shifts mean for investors: mindset, conviction, and the long game.
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Verified 5-star reviews from Zillow.
"Great experience working with Dan and his entire team. They took the time to help me find the perfect rental property. Their knowledge of the market and Chicago real estate is exceptional."
luclanglois5 · ★★★★★ Zillow"Aspiring investors, look no further! Dan understands the real estate investing game very well and is perfect for anyone looking to find a distressed multi-family home to add value to."
Craig Kalinowski · ★★★★★ Zillow"Starting our investment journey in Chicagoland was a breeze, all thanks to Dan Nelson. With his years in the game, he really understands what works and what doesn't."
Brandon Teng · ★★★★★ ZillowSuccess stories
"I see myself investing in real estate for the rest of my life. I just enjoy the game."
Sam Blaisdell · found Dan on BiggerPockets · third property, cash flowing $1,400/moRead his story →
"JUST DO IT, it is a lot of fun. Focus on things you control."
Abbas Mamdani · first property at 45 · closing on his third, netting $800/moRead his story →
"Get educated, but don't get stuck in analysis paralysis. The only way you get experience is by doing it."
Kamil Kaczmarczyk · bought his first property at 23Read his story →
Working a deal, or want to be? You'll get the owner's read.
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