When we first arrived, we didn’t know much about the city, so we got to know it by going out and exploring different areas.

As I complete my current project, I'm already eager to take on the next one and explore creative ways to maximize property potential.

@Eugene BrownTo expand your property portfolio, leverage equity or savings, explore multi-unit and single-family properties, and consider the BRRRR Strategy.

Your drive to learn and network will be invaluable as you explore creative strategies that maximize returns and minimize upfront costs.Feel free to reach out, ask questions, and share experiences this community is a great resource for learning and connecting with like-minded investors.

The regulations in Chicago can be quite overwhelming, so I’m looking forward to exploring the opportunities in this area. 

For my thesis, I'm conducting research into the practices and motivations of small landlords in Ontario to explore how various social and economic factors influence their business strategies, day-to-day property maintenance, and tenant interactions.Could anyone refer me to someone who might be interested in participating?

One thing to explore is Equitable Ownership.

Even with a lower prime rate, the affordability boost is limited if home prices remain elevated and rents don’t increase proportionally.For investors, this might be the time to get creative: value-add strategies, BRRRR, or exploring underserved markets where rents still have room to grow might help improve cash flow potential.

Read our copy & paste advice below on better screening for a PMC.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

What types of real estate investment strategies are you most excited to explore?