I’d recommend using Excel or a tool like Trello or Notion to track what you need, compare deals, and stay on budget.

Seattle is an excellent example.

For those that do not feel comfortable enough with excel to build out a tool on your own, I would suggest starting by taking excel courses focused on dynamic real estate modeling.

Would you do it: $175k off-market, 3/2, needs less than $15k to be in excellent shape (all mechanicals are less than 5 years old, roof is 8 years old)

Explore Financing OptionsChicago offers excellent financing opportunities for house hackers.

@Caleb Genry I also can use that awesome Excel spreadsheet sir> 

Both are excellent and work great.

It’s not a market where you can just buy blindly, but for investors willing to do their homework, it offers a strong mix of cash flow and appreciation.If you’re open to learning more, I’m happy to share some resources on how I’ve built my portfolio there.

If you're thinking input into Excel or Sheets, then yes...I would expect everyone does this today.If you're thinking you type in "Riverside  Apartments" value on ChatGPT, I don't know that that ever works. 

You pay cash and offer a high pref.