If you're going to start in a market you're eventually going to live in, I think that's a stronger case for that market."

So I’m trying to come up with a game plan  Conventional loans do require 25% down on an investment property.

Paid a top local esigner to come have a look and all she did was insult our cute little place that was doing just fine.....But I think where a designer could add value is by suggesting unique areas, like game rooms, coffee bars, outdoor BBQ/play areas, and stuff like that. 

It seems like there’s an opportunity here for the right buyers who still believe in BRRRR.Curious to hear from those who’ve been in the game longer—do you still do BRRRR, or did you pivot?

What I’ve found to be a game-changer is building anticipation before a vacancy even happens.

Like I said earlier, I am new to the game but learning as much and as fast as possible.

He had other projects that he committed to.Want to play a challenging game?

House hacking in Chicago can be a game-changer—letting you live for free (or close to it) while building wealth through real estate.

You find this out by talking to people, speaking with past residents, people in the industry, or mystery shopping the property.Using technology to pull in data so you don't have to manually type it in, is helpful, but other than that, I would not trust automation. 

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you.