At a minimum, they could have listed a 15 to 30 day vacancy gap for turnover and repairs.Chicago is FOR SURE A CHALLENGING CITY TO BE A PROPERTY MANAGER, but likely even more than other industries, you get what you pay for with a property manager. 

The vibe here is all about growth, learning, and banding together to make moves in the industry.

See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy+tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.

I have a great W-2 not in the industry, but became an agent to be more educated/empowered and save the 3% fees.

There is a lot to learn, and to be frank, the knowledge you're seeking will be 40% of the industry.

Hi all –Disclaimers:I don’t have any experience with industrial real estate - or CRE generally speaking for that matter.I will be keep this post intentionally vague for the sake of privacy.

I always tell people that when I got started in the industry, I expected future-me to always look back on the amazing deals I was able to close.

Welcome @Rebecca Morris,These are the 10 first steps I would recommend to get started in REI (real estate investing):1) Educate Yourself: Read books, take online courses, and attend seminars about real estate basics, market trends, and investment strategies.2) Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve in real estate—whether it’s buying a home, investing in rental properties, or flipping houses.3) Choose Your Niche: Decide if you want to focus on residential, commercial, or industrial real estate, or perhaps a mix of these.4) Research the Market: Analyze your local real estate market.

I always tell my clients that this time of year can be a great time to get a bargain when everyone else is Christmas shopping and talking about football. 

I am smart and know when the ship of the industry is sinking or taking on water.