Starting small and scaling up is a tried-and-true path, and this community is filled with people who’ve walked that road and are eager to share their experiences.Feel free to ask questions, share your wins (and challenges), and tap into the collective knowledge here.

Challenges?

I get it.. for homeowners this is a no brainier for apartment dwellers this is still going to be a challenge going forward. 

Depending on where you are looking, inventory for 1-4 units can be a challenge as a lot of the NW suburbs are all single family homes unless you are further NW like Rockford or Elgin or something like that. 

It's challenging to find lenders that are willing to be in 2nd position on an investment property, but I called quite a few during the process. 

Franklinton is undergoing rapid transformation, with developments like The Gravity Projects, new breweries, and an expanding arts district driving change.Safety and Future Outlook:Increased Investments: New developments bring better lighting, public spaces, and infrastructure, naturally improving safety.Community Growth: More residents and businesses create activity, discouraging crime and boosting the neighborhood's vibrancy.Police and Outreach: Enhanced patrols and local organizations address crime and substance issues.While challenges remain, ongoing investments and gentrification make Franklinton safer and more attractive.

I’d recommend starting with local value-add deals to get a feel for the challenges of managing rehab projects.

Theres wholesalers everywhere, margins are tight though and that's a challenging area.

Yeah, investing in the U.S. has enough challenges of it own.

It's a difficult challenge to catch & try to enforce:(