If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Instead of following trends, tailor your space to the lifestyle of your target market.

The market wouldn't be able to absorb $120/month for 20ft containers.

The home had the same renters for nearly 20 years at below market rents.

Are you getting the property at market rate or below market rate?

In today’s competitive real estate market, where inventory is tight and opportunities seem few and far between, many potential buyers are overlooking a game-changing option: renovation loans like the 203(k) and HomeStyle.

You're better off self managing or going with a local company with boots on the ground.

MikeI find most multi family deals in C areas that are in the verge of gentrifying or in tertiary markets like you are looking at!

One of our borrowers who successfully flips on the South Side (Dobson, Park Forest, etc.) is capitalizing on the abundance of discounted rehab properties (on market and off market via wholesalers and the such), which is a key strategy given rising rates. 

We’re considering reaching out to local hospitals to offer it as housing for travel nurses and doctors, but we’d love to hear any advice or suggestions on the best approach this?