The location is key, with easy access to transportation, parks, and the rich cultural heritage of the area.

A warranty can bring peace of mind, especially if the tenant values quality and reliability.Here’s our rule of thumb:For budget-friendly rehabs: Used appliances from a reputable source can be a smart choice.

What is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

While I’m not an expert on the legal aspects of posting here, I do have years of experience coaching students in real estate sales and investing.For anyone getting started in real estate, I always emphasize the importance of focusing on key steps before committing to a deal.

Tax planning is the key!

I think the real estate professional strategy works if it is your primary source of income.   

I think the key is you have to just always try to look at it with fresh eyes and consider that others are in different points of their trajectory. 

I currently work with investors who are looking to begin their portfolio in turn-key real estate and manage for them on the back end so they can still enjoy their everyday lives while having a resident in place paying down their loans. 

I'm data driven and would love to immerse myself in IL, AL, MC specific property, demographic and investor-centric data sources the same way I've done in my previous area of focus.

If you're new to investing, keeping an eye on property taxes and HOA fees in this area is also key.