It's not a magic bullet to solve all operational needs, but the process works very well when a remote team member at a lower labor rate fits into the needs of a scaling business.

Then working with a great investor friendly agent locally who can help you find off and on market deals that fit that criteria.

Thanks in advance—your experiences will help narrow down the best fit!

We don't want to bring on every owner or every property unless they fit within our target market, so, I do the far majority of the sales - this is our check and balance.

The problem with metrics is that there is no one metric that fits all investors and situations.Looking at some of the enervation shows on TV, the price they pay and what they put into the property would never work in the markets we have experience in.  

If you’re open to looking across the state—from Jacksonville to Sarasota—you can definitely find some solid deals, but you’ve got to be strategic and focus on markets that fit your goals.

Just as the person who works at the clothing store has a conflict of interest when they say that the piece of clothing you are trying on looks great on you.

Good to try out a few different meet ups with a few different topics and event structures and see what vibe fits you best.

Plus, very important to understand the new layout and how the dig down will effect the existing stairs, plumbing, etc.Happy to connect and talk through your specific situation because @Bruce Woodruff mentioned every project is different and know one price fits all espeically with these complex jobs.Where at in Chicago is your building?

A house hack sounds like it might be a good fit for you since you need somewhere to live anyway.