My ultimate goal is to acquire enough real estate to achieve financial freedom, allowing me to travel, provide a comfortable life for my family, and teach my children about discipline, financial literacy, and the wealth-building potential of real estate.I’m here to learn, share, and connect with others who share this passion.

Hey fellow suburban Illinois BPers - Not sure if this has been sent/shared previously, but thought it'd be good to recap - Chicago Agent Magazine recently reported that suburban Chicago was ranked the second-hottest rental market in the nation (Here’s the article.).This confirms what a lot of us have seen: demand for rentals is really strong in the suburbs right now.

If you’re willing to put in the work and learn the nuances, it can be a great place to build a portfolio.Feel free to reach out if you’d like any pointers or resources—I’m happy to share what I’ve learned from my time investing there.Best of luck!

This forum is pretty open and people often share their knowledge and best practices, hence don't hesitate to ask any questions you want :) Good luck with your business!

We have had duplexes with shared water, sewer, and trash billing, as well as shared driveways.The long term tenants act more like owner occupants, planting flowers, etc. and in some cases neighbors think that they are the owners. 

The forums are full of experienced investors who are happy to share advice and tips to help you succeed.Best,Jarret

While we focused on his market for ADUs he did share a lot of valuable information that is transferrable to any market.

I'm happy to share tips, etc, if you want to connect. 

@Chris Seveney - Chris I know you know this, but sharing this for a lot of less experienced investors out there. 

Thanks for sharing!