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All Forum Posts by: Jon B.

Jon B. has started 5 posts and replied 14 times.

Post: Property Manager recommendation in Central Illinois?

Jon B.Posted
  • Investor
  • Springfield, IL
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 4

This looks like a fantastic product (and much cheaper than a real manager) - thank you for the recommendation, @Evan Williams!  I am on the fence as to whether I want to self-manage or hire a property manager due to limited time and availability, but your recommendation may have tilted the scales back towards self-managing for me.

I'm still taking central Illinois PM recommendations, though, if anyone has any.

Post: Property Manager recommendation in Central Illinois?

Jon B.Posted
  • Investor
  • Springfield, IL
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 4

I'm not sure - could you clarify what you mean by "online" property management company?  I've not heard of this before.

Post: Property Manager recommendation in Central Illinois?

Jon B.Posted
  • Investor
  • Springfield, IL
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 4

Hi folks!  Can anyone here recommend a good property management company in Springfield, IL?  I've come across a few names via internet searches, but I'd like to hear if an BPers have any experiences they can share.  I'd be looking for one to manage a single family home or a duplex.  Thanks in advance!

Post: New potential investor in Springfield, IL

Jon B.Posted
  • Investor
  • Springfield, IL
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 4

Greetings BP!

My name’s Jon, and I’m a software developer from Springfield, IL. I’d never seriously considered real estate investing (besides holding a couple of REITs in my retirement account) until a couple of months ago when I began to learn about the multiple wealth-building forces inherent in actually owning rental properties. I’m now considering adding buy-and-hold real estate investing to my overall investment strategy.

I haven’t decided yet if owning rental properties is right for me, but at this very early stage in my education I can already see that the information and guidance provided here on Bigger Pockets is sure to prove invaluable. Thank you for what you’ve taught me so far, and for what I’m sure to learn the weeks/months/years to come!

As someone who is very happy in their career and can't sacrifice a lot of extra time during the work week, I would strive to make this as passive an investment as possible (while still ensuring its viability, of course). For my first purchase, I would lean towards a newer (post-2000), mostly rent-ready SFH or duplex in a good neighborhood here in Springfield or Chatham, and have a property manager manage it.

I’m excited to jump in and learn all that I can from the BP community and perhaps even make some connections. Thanks again, and see you in the forums!