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- #1 CROWDFUNDING MARKETPLACE -
FOR OWNING THE COMMUNITY
Chicago
Illinois
Chicago outperforms on every key metric vacancy well below national
...average, rent growth leading major
US markets, supply at 14-year lows,
and 24 Fortune 500 companies anchoring one of the most diversified economies in America.
Market Rating:
🟢 STRONG
Philadelphia outperforms the national average on rent growth, occupancy, and job creation.
Limited new supply and strong workforce housing demand ...
...make this one of the most stable community ownership markets in the country.
Rents up 2.2%
6th best in top 30 markets
Occupancy at 95.6%
above national average
61,600 net jobs added
beating national rate
Class B workforce vacancy at just 4.0%
New urban supply elevated
suburbs outperforming
- #1 CROWDFUNDING MARKETPLACE FOR OWNING THE COMMUNITY
Chicago
Illinois
Chicago is one of the tightest multifamily markets in America. Vacancy is 350 basis points below the national average. New supply is at a 14-year low. Rents beat the national average in every single submarket. This is a city worth owning a piece of.
Market Rating:
🟢 STRONG
Chicago outperforms on every key metric vacancy well below national average,
...rent growth leading major US markets, supply at 14-year lows,
and 24 Fortune 500 companies anchoring one of the most diversified economies in America.
Vacancy 5.0% (350 bps below national average)
Rent growth 4.6% YoY. (leading major US markets)
New supply at lowest level since 2012
Every submarket beat national rent growth in 2025
Job growth modest unemployment slightly above US rate
⚠️ Market data on this page is sourced from publicly available information and is provided for educational purposes only.
Data may not reflect current conditions. Market ratings are our interpretation of publicly available data and do not constitute investment advice. Always verify market information and read all offering documents before making any investment decision.
Market data on this page is sourced from publicly available information and is provided for educational purposes only.
Data may not reflect current conditions.
Market ratings are our interpretation of publicly available data and do not constitute investment advice.
Always verify market information and read all offering documents before making any investment decision.
- Investor Education -
What To Look
For Before You
Invest In A City
If you are new to investing in real estate here is what each number means and why it matters for you as a community owner.
Step 1
Population Growth
"Is this
city growing?"
When more people move to a city, more people need a place to live.
Step 2
City Job Growth
"Are people
finding work?"
Cities where people are finding new jobs are cities where people are
moving to.
Step 3
Average Monthly Rent
"How much do buildings earn?"
This is what most people pay each month to live in an apartment in this city.
Step 4
Rent Growth
"Is that number
going up?"
It is not just about what rent is today it is about where it is going.
Step 5
Vacancy Rate
"Are apartments sitting empty?"
A low vacancy rate means people want to live in this city and the apartments.
- Investor Education -
What To Look For Before You
Invest In A City
If you are new to investing in real estate — here is what each number means and why it matters for you as a community owner.
01
Population Growth
"Is this city growing?"
When more people move to a city, more people need a place to live.
02
City Job
Growth
"Are people finding work?"
Cities where people are finding new jobs are cities where people are moving to.
03
Average Monthly Rent
"How much do buildings earn?"
This is what most people pay each month to live in an apartment in this city.
04
Rent
Growth
"Is that number going up?"
It is not just about what rent is today it is about where it is going.
05
Vacancy
Rate
"Are apartments sitting empty?"
A low vacancy rate means people want to live in this city and the apartments.
- MARKET DATA -
Chicago By ThE
Numbers
Here are the 5 things we look at before we bring a deal to this city.
We explain what each number means so you can make a smart decision.
GROWING
Population Growth
🟢 STRONG
The 3rd largest in US Population. (9.5 million people)
+17,600
City
Job Growth
🟠 STEADY
Added 17,600 net jobs led by education and healthcare
$1,950–$2,300
Average Monthly Rent
🟢 STRONG
Average rent ranges from $1,950 across the broader metro
+4.6%
Rent
Growth
🟢 STRONG
Chicago led all major US markets for
rent growth.
5.0%
Vacancy
Rate
🟢 STRONG
With new supply projected below 4,000 units in 2026
✅ Sources: Matthews Real Estate Q1 2026 Chicago Report, CBRE Chicago 2026 Outlook, Yardi Matrix Chicago Report, JPMorgan Chase Chicago Multifamily Outlook, Van Vlissingen & Co Q2 2026, Chicago Association of Realtors 2026 Outlook, CoStar Group — May 2026. Data is provided for educational purposes only and should be verified before making any investment decision.
- MARKET DATA -
CHICAGO By ThE
Numbers
Here are the 5 things we look at before we bring a deal to this city.
We explain what each number means so you can make a smart decision.
GROWING
Population Growth
🟢 STRONG
The 3rd largest in US Population.
(9.5 million people)
+17,600
City Job Growth
🟠 STEADY
Added 17,600 net jobs led
by education and healthcare
$1,950–$2,300
Average Monthly Rent
🟢 STRONG
Average rent ranges from
$1,950 across the broader metro
+4.6%
Rent Growth
🟢 STRONG
Chicago led all major
US markets for rent growth
5.0%
Vacancy Rate
🟢 STRONG
With new supply projected
below 4,000 units in 2026
✅ Sources: Matthews Real Estate Q1 2026 Chicago Report, CBRE Chicago 2026 Outlook,
Yardi Matrix Chicago Report, JPMorgan Chase Chicago Multifamily Outlook, Van Vlissingen & Co Q2 2026,
Chicago Association of Realtors 2026 Outlook, CoStar Group — May 2026.
Data is provided for educational purposes only and should be verified before making any investment decision.
- DEALS TO SEE -
Own A Piece Of
Chicago
These are the community ownership deals in or around the city. Click any deal to learn more.
All investments are made through our FINRA-registered portal.
Point B Properties・Chicago, IL
Richmond Revival
📍1637 N Richmond · Led by: Robert Linn
RAISE TARGET
$80,000
MIN INVESTMENT
$1,000
OFFERING TYPE: Crowdfunding
South Side Shares・Chicago, IL
Innovation Houses
📍 NeighborScapes· Led by: Jay Readey
RAISE TARGET
$100,000
MIN INVESTMENT
$500
OFFERING TYPE: Crowdfunding
Have A Deal In the
Chicago Area?
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- DEALS TO SEE -
Own A Piece Of
Chicago
These are the community ownership deals in or around the city.
Click any deal to learn more.
All investments are made through our FINRA-registered portal.
Point B Properties・Chicago, IL
Richmond Revival
📍1637 N Richmond
Led by: Robert Linn
RAISE TARGET
$80,000
MIN INVESTMENT
$1,000
OFFERING TYPE:
Crowdfunding
South Side Shares・Chicago, IL
Innovation Houses
📍 NeighborScapes
Led by: Jay Readey
RAISE TARGET
$100,000
MIN INVESTMENT
$500
OFFERING TYPE:
Crowdfunding
HOTEL OWNERSHIP・Baltimore,MD
SHaD MOMENTUM
📍 SheHasADeal.com·
Led by: Tracy L. Prigmore
RAISE TARGET
$4,999,940
MIN INVESTMENT
$2,530
OFFERING TYPE:
Crowdfunding
WOMen Ownership・Baltimore, MD
THE BOW Enterprises
📍Led by
Nicole Cober-Johnson
RAISE TARGET
$5,000,000
MIN INVESTMENT
$2,500
OFFERING TYPE:
Crowdfunding
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Baltimore Area?
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