Have you set new goals for 2025?

If you are new to the business the most common issue is you're either locking up deals too high or you aren't finding attractive deals.

While it might feel like an extra charge to tenants, these packages often provide value that indirectly benefits the property owner as well—like reduced maintenance calls or ensuring the property is better protected.In my experience managing a large portfolio of properties, these fees are becoming more common due to the thin margins in property management.

You're facing a common investor challenge: learning from experience (and sometimes mistakes).

@James SillsFrom my experience working with investors, transitioning from residential to commercial real estate (CRE) is an exciting and achievable goal with the right foundation.

Private lending could be an option if your goal is "cash flow".

I love that you have specific goals for 2025 - I believe if we think it, write it, say it, and share it our goals are 10x more likely to come to fruition.Are you able to do option 2 and just house hack a 2-4 unit building and use a renovation loan which allows you to put down 3.5-5%I highly suggest getting to some local chicago meetup groups (we have an in person one on the 17th)...here is BPs list: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

In terms of maintenance, they are generally safer because you are not responsible for the exterior and common areas and potential leaks, etc.

@Craig Oram this is a common issue.

My goal this year is to go from analysis paralysis to taking action.