Our market is stable with strong job growth from major employers moving and developing here like Meta, Intel, Amazon, etc.

Also there is a special tax abatement for office conversions but requires the developer to retain 15% as commercial use.So we have the option to stack them and consolidate.

It's not ideal, because they do have a budget price to adhere to.

Social media (or a secondary website, like a blog, or any other personal website that provides value) serves as a nurturing media, where prospects can learn more about you.I have developed the 3 pillars of conversion.A strategy that turns conversions into a 100% reliable mathematical equation.The 3 pillars are:CompetencePersonalityCredibility.For a prospect to convert into a lead, 1) they need to be the right audience (it doesn't matter how much Ketchup you put on a baby-cow burger, you won't be able to sell to a vegan.

Areas with new businesses or developing infrastructure often show good potential for flips.Next, building a solid local network is key.

As a builder and developer in Chicago, I've been on both sides of the 'GC equation' - working with GCs and being the GC ourselves.

That takes a little time to develop those resources - but they naturally come with experience.

I think doing a 1031 would be ideal.

Ideally it would be beneficial if this is also in an area that you would have interest in visiting from time to time since it is a good idea to still check on properties in person from time to time.

Oh also number one skill to develop regardless of the route you take is being able to identify and get in contact with motivated sellers.