As large investors entered the market to acquire single family houses, our margins were squeezed and we ultimately could not maintain our target investor returns as the market totally changed.

I've done quite a few 1031's and each time I had my three targets already picked which means they were less than two weeks from being signed when I closed on my downleg. 

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Small entrepreneurs should not diversify their limited resource if they want to grow.  

A couple other neighborhoods I like besides the two you mentioned are Washington Park, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, and South Shore.I think that area will continue to be gentrified because you have the lakefront as well as CTA trains.Is there any reason you are targeting Chicago instead ofdoubling down in Kansas City?

Networking with brokers, wholesalers, and property managers in your target markets can open doors to off-market opportunities.

How does one handle requests for housing on FF that are way below your target rent?

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To scale, I’d focus on defining financial goals, targeting specific property types, diversifying, and building a solid network.

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