Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

If you're targeting Section 8 tenants in Chicago, I'd suggest listing at the fair market rent of $2000.

Planning for flexibility with frequent moves and understanding property management will set you up for success when you start investing in 2026.Good luck!

The 70% rule is solid, but in markets like South Florida, it’s tough to hit that target—especially with rising property values.

Those landlords that choose to artificially subsidize communities via suppressed lot rents do not generate sufficient reserves to set aside for inevitable capital improvements to the community’s infrastructure and aesthetics.

Setting financial and lifestyle goals and using lessons from your current setup can help.Good luck!

There was no mention or remorse for past declarations, which were pretty set in stone per the loan offer and his communication.

(Government will set cybersecurity standards, but then are rarely enforced). 

For this reason, I would take inventory of the local banks within your target markets that offer financing options that best serve your real estate needs (again, usually the smaller local banks), and build depository relationships with them.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.