Report them on every online consumer protection organizations and spread the word before they scam more people 

In comparison, when buying real estate you have a guaranteed asset because, unlike the stock market, during inflation, real estate prices tend to increase too so it is clear why some people prefer owning real estate over any other type of investment.While investing in a single, high-risk stock may pay off big rewards, diversifying your portfolio is key to protecting your wealth.

Keep an eye on rent growth trends and neighborhood developments, attend local real estate meetups, and connect with other investors through BiggerPockets forums and local Facebook groups.

A good property manager can protect your property, income, time, and sanity.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

It's been a good experience, very eye opening for me as well as financially nice, and of course, there have been unexpected issues (ie, no matter how sad a situation seems to be, have a 1 strike late payment policy!)

I’ve been working in this space for over 20 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how choosing between neighborhoods versus suburbs can significantly impact your returns.City Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, Logan Square, and BridgeportIf you’re eyeing Chicago neighborhoods, I’d suggest considering areas like Wicker Park, Logan Square, and Bridgeport.

This will provide protection both against the city as well as provide ability for you to pursue eviction if needed. if you rent an illegal unit and the tenant doesn't pay you have no grounds for eviction.

If you're new to new build construction (or construction in general), I would get a local Architect onboard to be your eyes and ears in taking on the project and helping to assemble your team.

Do we really want the government to rely on getting more people to smoke more marijuana in order to do their job protecting us and maintaining our infrastructure and schools?

Just because you're renting to students, doesn't necessarily make it student housing in the eyes of an insurance company.