Before making that move, consider other funding options like HELOCs, cash-out refis, or partnering with an investor to keep your retirement funds growing tax-free.If you're set on using retirement funds, explore self-directed IRAs, which allow real estate investments without triggering penalties.

Grind it out for 5-10 years like this and you’ll be set for life.

Technically yes, but your odds of success are very slim and your potential will be very limited.

@Jenna SchulzeAs a newbie investor with limited capital, I’d invest close to home.Invest in areas you know well.I’ve been in the RE industry since 1978 and people always ask me:What’s the best market to invest in?

I never liked Airbnb's or VRBO's pricing structure because it seemed more like they set a price that will get you booked so they can get paid, and not necessarily for the profitability of your listing.

I'm have been asked to enter into a partnership with an experienced investor, and I'm not sure how to or the best way to structure a partnership. Any advice or resources you can point to? I'd like to double my units i...

If you have more than one LLC, each LLC should have its own set of accounts.Checking: Collect all income here, then use it to pay bills, the mortgage, or maintenance.

Quote from @Michael Poloncic: Three individuals signed a lease together, all friends, the lease is set up where each of them are expected to pay 1/3 of the rent.

It’s humbing and frustrating, but it also teaches you those guardrails you’ll want next time.. like thorough screening, a solid lease agreement that sets ground rules upfront, and maybe even setting aside a bit more cushion in reserves.Chicago’s got plenty of investor-friendly pockets.

It provided loss of use coverage and high liability limits but at less than 50% the cost of the quote I got from Proper.