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Tara Jenkins

Realtor | Investor | Co-Hosting Expert

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About Tara

My Real Estate Investing Journey

I am licensed Illinois real estate agent with 1st Class Real Estate, providing home-buyers and sellers with professional and attentive real estate guidance. I have extensive experience in the Chicago Northside market.

I grew up in a family that invested in real estate, spending my childhood showing apartments and changing HVAC filters at a young age. Thirteen years ago, I officially started my investing career with house hacking, using my primary residence as an income-generating asset.

Since then, I have completed multiple rehabs and successfully invested out of state in Wisconsin and Florida. My portfolio includes long-term rentals, medium-term rentals, and short-term rentals, allowing me to diversify my investments and adapt to different market conditions.

I have also purchased properties at auction and used the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method to scale my investments by recycling capital. With my background in hospitality and extensive experience in real estate, I’ve built a business that optimizes rental properties for both guests and investors alike.

Location

Brokerage

Agent License

Specialties

Chicago, IL

1st Class Real Estate

#475.211400

Buyer's Agent

Listing Agent

Short Term Rental

House Hacking

Home Types

Markets Serves

Multi-Unit (5+ units)

Chicago, IL

Evanston, IL

Park Ridge, IL

Skokie, IL

Niles, IL

Norridge, IL

Glenview, IL

Des Plains, IL

Morton Grove, IL

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Real Estate Guidance

Whether you're buying, selling, or renting, I'm here to provide expert guidance every step of the way, making your journey smooth and stress-free.

MY SERVICES

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

Investment Planning

I provide data-driven analysis and strategic insights to ensure you invest wisely, maximize returns, and expand your real estate portfolio.

Co-Hosting Management

I can provide efficient co-hosting management services that handle everything from guest communication to property upkeep, so you can enjoy the rewards without the stress.

Property Tax Valuation

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Markets Served

Featured Areas

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Chicago, IL

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Park Ridge, IL

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Evanston, IL

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Skokie, IL

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Niles, IL

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Norridge, IL

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Glenview, IL

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Des Plains, IL

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Morton Grove, IL

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Schaumburg, IL

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“Tara is very professional. Loved her strategy on how to optimize my investment property.”

Felix Werner, IL

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ADDRESS

500 Terry Francine Street

San Francisco, CA 94158

CONTACT

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Tel: 123-456-7890

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