These guys tend to be 1 man shows, and are generally drowning in work and would love someone to pour into. 

Would love to pick your brain a bit if you are open to it!

I love that you have specific goals for 2025 - I believe if we think it, write it, say it, and share it our goals are 10x more likely to come to fruition.Are you able to do option 2 and just house hack a 2-4 unit building and use a renovation loan which allows you to put down 3.5-5%I highly suggest getting to some local chicago meetup groups (we have an in person one on the 17th)...here is BPs list: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

@Melissa Conner - I'd love to reconnect.  

They found a community they believed in and a lovely house that could pay for itself with the rent income.

Yes, this is "tough love", but you won't survive in this business if you let it affect you:)

Would love cash flow, of course, but if I could at least break even on a highly appreciating property, I'd be happy with that. 

Personally, I love Chicago because I know the market decently well and more importantly have a VERY SOLID TEAM, of people I know, like, and trust!  

If anyone does have a webinar replay link I would love to get a copy of that.

I’m speaking because I love stock investing I  add every week.