Mason's guides
Know the rehab before you buy.
Practical guides for investors sizing up a property in Chicago and the south suburbs.
Point-of-Sale Inspections in the South Suburbs
Which villages inspect before a sale, what happens to the violations, and how to price the repairs before you close.
Read moreHow to Estimate Rehab Costs Before You Buy
A room-by-room, system-by-system method for sizing a rehab before your offer, and when to get a real number.
Read moreMason's Chicago 3-Flat Buying Checklist
A printable pre-purchase checklist for Chicago 3-flats: shell, units, porches, basement, permits, and the numbers.
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