Joshua Mercer: Real Estate

06/09/2026

06/07/2026

Most investors focus on upgrades.

Smart investors focus on protection.

This simple guard post could prevent thousands of dollars in damage to your building, garage, fence, HVAC unit, gas meter, or masonry.

Remember: the best money you’ll ever save is the money you never have to spend.

What protective features have you added to your property?

06/04/2026

🏡 Chicago, Are You Thinking About Renting, Buying, or Becoming a Homeowner?

Knowledge is power—especially when it comes to real estate.

Join the Chicago Urban League’s Annual Housing Fair and connect with trusted professionals who can help you navigate the homebuying process, improve your financial readiness, explore housing resources, and make informed decisions for your future.

Whether you’re:
✅ Renting and planning your next move
✅ Looking to purchase your first home
✅ A current homeowner seeking resources
✅ Interested in building generational wealth through real estate

This event is for you.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 8331 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL 60619

Expect:
• Housing and financial education
• Access to industry experts
• Community resources
• Free food and giveaways

Invest in yourself. Invest in your future. See you there!

06/03/2026

🏙️ PRIVATE. GATED. RIVERFRONT.

A rare opportunity to own in Chicago’s exclusive Kinzie Park community.

This stunning 5-bedroom | 3.1-bath | 4-level townhome offers approximately 3,500 sq. ft. of living space in one of River North’s most sought-after gated neighborhoods.

✨ Highlights:
▫️ Private rooftop deck with skyline views
▫️ Wet bar & beverage center
▫️ Flexible office/guest suite
▫️ Spacious entertaining areas
▫️ 24-hour gated security
▫️ Private riverwalk
▫️ Pool & fitness center access
▫️ Complimentary guest parking

Located directly along the Chicago River and just steps from the Loop, East Bank Club, Merchandise Mart, River North, and West Loop dining and nightlife.

Properties like this rarely become available.

DM me for pricing, details, or a private tour before it hits the broader market.

05/31/2026

Another 6 doors. Another step closer to financial freedom. 🔑🏘️

Just closed on a 6-unit building right here in Beverly.

When I bought my first multifamily property, I wasn’t chasing luxury—I was chasing freedom. Freedom from living paycheck to paycheck. Freedom to create options for my family. Freedom to build wealth through assets instead of liabilities.

That first deal changed everything.

Today, I’m grateful to add another building to the portfolio, but the bigger lesson is this:

👉 You don’t need to start with 100 units.
👉 You don’t need to be rich.
👉 You don’t need to know everything.

You just need to start.

One property can change your life.
One house hack can change your future.
One decision can create generational wealth.

The goal was never to own real estate.

The goal was always freedom.

Now it’s time to stabilize this building, increase the income, improve the asset, and keep building.

Who’s working on their first investment property right now? Drop a 🏠 below.

05/30/2026

🏙️ PRIVATE. GATED. RIVERFRONT.

A rare opportunity to own in Chicago’s exclusive Kinzie Park community.

This stunning 5-bedroom | 3.1-bath | 4-level townhome offers approximately 3,500 sq. ft. of living space in one of River North’s most sought-after gated neighborhoods.

✨ Highlights:
▫️ Private rooftop deck with skyline views
▫️ Wet bar & beverage center
▫️ Flexible office/guest suite
▫️ Spacious entertaining areas
▫️ 24-hour gated security
▫️ Private riverwalk
▫️ Pool & fitness center access
▫️ Complimentary guest parking

Located directly along the Chicago River and just steps from the Loop, East Bank Club, Merchandise Mart, River North, and West Loop dining and nightlife.

Properties like this rarely become available.

DM me for pricing, details, or a private tour before it hits the broader market.

05/30/2026

Welcome to 7813 S East End Ave — a solid brick 2-flat in the heart of South Shore and a true house hacker’s dream. Offered at a generous asking price of $399,999, this property presents an incredible opportunity to live in one unit while the other units help pay your mortgage and build long-term wealth. With strong rental demand in the area, the numbers make sense: 3-bedroom, 1-bath units rent for approximately $1,750/month, while the 2-bedroom, 1-bath garden unit can generate approximately $1,350/month. Add an estimated additional $300/month from parking and laundry income, and this property becomes a true cash-flowing asset.

The building features two spacious 3-bedroom units with separate utilities, making it ideal for both investors and owner-occupants. Each unit offers hardwood floors throughout, beautifully preserved oak trim detailing, and updated kitchens and bathrooms that blend classic Chicago character with modern convenience.

The finished basement adds even more value with a bonus nonconforming 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit, providing flexible living space or additional income potential (buyer to verify zoning and use). Additional highlights include newer plumbing and a detached 2-car garage.

Located just minutes from Lake Michigan, the South Shore Cultural Center, and approximately 3 miles from the Obama Presidential Center, this property sits in one of Chicago’s most talked-about growth corridors. With easy access to public transportation and downtown Chicago, this is the perfect opportunity for an investor or future homeowner looking to live for free while building equity and cash flow in a rapidly developing neighborhood