Overall I would personally consider how I can still grow with the freedom that I have focusing on my real estate.

.✅ More Control – You’ll personally handle tenant screening, rent collection, and property upkeep, ensuring everything is done to your standards.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.

I do direct booking through the Houfy website, taking credit card payment by Square. 

I personally like the buy-and-hold strategy and we help clients who share this long-term, wealth building mindset. 

I think your future self will thank you for doing that.Perhaps take out an equity line of credit in case you need it and using a property manager.

@Randall AlanRandy,I have roughly 1+m of funds, that includes open lines of credit.

I financed the acquisition of the land with personal and private money.

I have personally used the BRRRR strategy over 40 tiems my self in Memphis.

Once we changed to charging a fee, proof of ability to close, good income, a sizable reserve and reasonable credit, the students not only started taking the training seriously but actually began buying properties for their retirement.

Personally, I advocate for a long-term investment strategy and would recommend investing the funds, provided you are comfortable with the expected return on investment over time.