The high risk high reward play here, for those with the deep pockets and appetite for risk.- Try to figure out where McDs likes to build.

Finding properties that fit the 1% rule in specific neighborhoods often requires a combination of market research, networking, and a deep understanding of local dynamics.

thanks for all the work you have put into the podcastmy number one piece of advice for every new investor in chicago would be go check out “straight up chicago investor” podcast. the last episode is a deep dive into the struggles David Greene has had with his portfolio in the last couple years and Mark and Toms podcast is the first place i’ve heard this story.

I plan on taking a “ deep dive” into these subjects.

They will pay high prices to meet needs that are not income producing - they are shopping for a different product that is provided from the same stock that our income properties come from.2. having deep enough knowledge of the neighborhoods to allow us to recognize a good deal takes a lot of time.

Hi Dylan,I see you're considering the possibility of collaboration with another investor to get your feet wet instead of jumping in the deep end on your first deal.

This relieves a stress point for them.

For you, living in a househack is a means to an end.That being said, I once moved into a house with a bathroom that had a black ceiling and deep purple walls.

Like this closet, and it’s hard to clean since it’s so deep inside.

If it's both you are looking for, you need to be ready with capital and willing to dig deep and work hard to develop partnerships and find investors. - Patience is the name of the game, but don't let analysis paralysis hold you back from taking a step forward.