I now had someone to give me guidance in all of these new and delicate situations I was finding myself in. I

I will openly admit I did no research into RentRedi or any property management software when I decided to leave Quickbooks I just saw a RentRedi add that showed the Biggerpockets team raving about the software and being a Biggerpockets fan I jumped right in. I

A good example is that the area I live in is Mishawaka, IN right next to South Bend.

This is super helpful and I can't emphasize enough how this first sub-to purchase has been a lesson in "I don't know what I don't know." 

I keep track of expenses as they come in (I have a notebook) for each rental and file the invoices/bills/etc as soon as they come in and are paid. 

What area of Chicago are you looking to invest in?I

The only reason I chimed in is a lot of folks might take this as gospel for any and all areas.

Really disappointed after 5 minutes. 10 minutes in, I was googling "scam".

But you shared a lot to information and im taking it all in. I

Understanding the intricacies of the area they’re building in is crucial, as it reflects their intentional selection process.