My name is Ama and I have been wanting to get started with real estate investing for over 10 years now but there has always been something stopping me; not enough capital, credit, no team or connections, fear, etc.

and am eager to connect with experienced investors to gain practical insights.What I’m Looking For:Advice on identifying cash-flowing properties and understanding market trends in Lynchburg or similar areas.Recommendations for a local real estate agent or property manager with experience working with investors.Insights on how to balance active and passive investing as I grow my portfolio.I’m grateful to be part of such an inspiring and knowledgeable community.

Are you aiming to build a significant portfolio over time, or do you plan to keep it more manageable with just a couple of rentals?

Quote from @Greg Parker: I have and I will. 

I am a military mom and I offered to see if I could help them out of this unfortunate situation How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I have unmetered single family homes and I usually get $120 bills for them. 

But to answer your question why you still see so many active STR's on Airbnb in a restricted area, it could be a couple things: It could be a "hosted rental" meaning the homeowner is there and is just renting rooms on Airbnb.

We own one and manage multiple others on that same street.

He mentioned that I will be unable to hold a policy on a property that I do not own and I should be listed as the mortgagee on the buyers insurance.  

I personally think being a landlord in Chicago is easy and I have never had an eviction.