It's funny how you can fill your mind with education and then when the moment of truth comes and you have to decide it can feel paralyzing in some ways.Educating yourself is so important, and I think that the general education of listening to the podcast can serve as a great foundation.

With your background in cyber security and experience in the stock market, you’re already bringing a strong foundation of analytical skills that will serve you well in this space.It sounds like you’ve done your research and are ready to take the next step—do you have a specific market or strategy in mind for your first real estate investment?

You should connect with @Brie Schmidt as she knows and understands the Chicago zoning laws, but my gut instinct would be that you would be better served looking into a duplex down scenario.

My wife and I are agents that serve the Northeast, PA area!

My wife and I are agents that serve the Northeast, PA area!

I ended up having to hire an attorney, file for a writ of assistance, and have the sheriff serve the writ by showing up and physically removing the occupants.

It’s awesome to see your excitement @Joe —this journey can truly be life-changing.As someone who started out while serving in the military, here’s some advice I wish I had early on: take action, even if it’s small.

Both umbrella insurance and an LLC serve different roles, but one does not replace the other.

Sometimes when they are served the notice, that is enough for them to know that you are serious.

one of my clients that has a pretty big PM company.. had a unique way of doing this.He offered 50% of the first months rent or 500.00 minimum.. he would have 4 or 5 agents at the weekly meeting handout the list of vacants .. each of them would go place a sign in the yard and first come first served.. he found that potential tenants would call the first sign if no answer they called the next one until finally someone answered.. it worked pretty awesome for him.