I went to school at Washburn and my thoughts and numbers are pretty thin in Topeka.

However, prices on $1M homes haven't really appreciated all that much and we are looking to move to something much smaller near where our kids go to school. 

I know, I get a lot of different kinds of checks because I work with corporations, schools, banks, jobs, etc.

I am starting real estate school soon to get my license but here in Florida I was told I can buy as an investor without. 

Here are a few additional strategies that might help mitigate risk if you decide to rent the property:Hire a Strong Property Management Company: While you’ve already spoken with some PMs, consider finding one with extensive experience managing single-family rentals in Cook County specifically.

I have learned a lot over the last ~6 months about furnishing a property, managing/pricing a rental, understanding the ins and outs of Airbnb/Furnished Finder, and analyzing real estate investments generally.My business idea is to use that knowledge and start a company that does the following:-Furnishes properties for investors who want to turn their LTR into a MTR/STR, new homebuyers who want to house hack, or just any investor needing a rental furnished.

FHA and Conventional loans will allow schooling to count as work history.

I would try to subscribe to Angies List to determine a suitable mortgage company.

My wife and I own a single-family home in a top school district.

It’s growing fast, has good schools, and offers affordable homes compared to Houston.