Additionally, thorough due diligence is essential.

The entire house was essentially one big litter box.  

This is an essential tool for anyone buying a tenant-occupied property.

When you fix everything like hvac and other essentials at the beginning of the purchase, you give yourself a few years without significant rehab.

Essentially, you'll use a short term loan for the acquisition and rehab.

It's essential to conduct thorough market research and financial analysis before deciding which strategy aligns best with your investment objectives.

Remember that improperly breaking a lease could expose you to legal risks, so professional legal guidance is essential in this situation.

Hi Taylor - As others have mentioned, when buying a property below market value, it’s essential to document its condition and get an independent valuation.

I know you're looking to buy in the suburbs but I created a Chicago House Hacking Guide and the principles are overall the same.You won't find $100k SFHs in most suburbs around Chicago except the south suburbs close to the Indiana border.

- can I rent to own if I have a mortgage on the unit or is that essentially the same thing as the above question?