However, I don't like the fact that properties they will show me, they will have a financial interest in, because it could affect my purchase negatively. what are the pros and cons of going with an agent that requires dual agency vs. not?

I'm not quite sure how effective this would be.

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I would probably start in Albany and then 1031 into 2-3 multifamily buildings in the city, but you'll do you and I'll do me.I live and invest in east side of Rochester, NY, there is a shortage of houses due to 20 years of negative population growth followed by significant growth post pandemic. 

So in effect investors already lost 15-20% of money. 

This strategy is especially effective given the current lack of entry level homes in Chicago.Our two cents - thanks for bringing this topic to the forums!

You will likely have negative initial cash flow reducing this return, but typically the negative cash flow is short lived. 

You have material information that effects the desirability and value of the property.

Using a webinar for lead generation can definitely be effective, especially for building authority and attracting warm leads.

If you're willing and able, I do recommend the "house hacking" strategy which is just a fancy name for buying a rental property and living in one of the units, because you'll get very favorable financing - an owner-occupied fixed-rate 30-year mortgage.I'd also say, analyze that property as if you won't live there and it's a pure rental, and make sure the property is still cash flow positive if there's a tenant in your unit because then you'll know if it's actually a good investment.And when you analyze it, include payment of a property manager in your #s because if you don't, and doing so would make it go cash flow negative, then you've just bought yourself a job because you literally can't step away from managing it without losing money.