Consider Future ScalabilityA fourplex is a great starter deal because it combines the benefits of multi-family while still qualifying for residential financing.

Rent control also usually co-exists with other onerous anti-landlord policies. 

Hello all,I just passed my residential leasing agent exam and am looking to work as an agent in Chicago, IL.What companies are recommended for a starting out agent?

(To be transparent, my background is in SFRs and residential rehabs in a different geography -- not self storage.)

@Ian Stedmanthere is basically no cash flow right now on residential. 

Not all (self cert) architects though do multifamily residential so if you want to consider a few options you will have to reach out individually to find out the architect's practice areas.

It is precisely because of mentoring programs that teach strategies and techniques to people who do not have any grasp of the three afore mentioned fundamentals that we have such a mess with “wholesaling” and “subject to” that governmental authorities are figuring ways to heavily regulate or outright ban these activities in the residential real estate field. 

Let the GPs do the work and you reap the reward of their hard work and their expertise.Here are some of my thoughts about residential RE investing:- The market is more challenging than in many years. 

I know it's probably rare for someone to be looking to buy an investment property before their own residential.

As you may have been aware, this residential property will be purchased by me on [CLOSING DATE], and the resulting change in ownership will take full effect on said-closing date.