The caveat is also learning how to deal with appraisal contingencies when dealer with a lender that asks for this in their appraisal when the buyer is using a loan to close the deal.This is why I am trying to get out and move elsewhere in my real estate journey.

Surround yourself with like-minded individuals who are at a similar stage in their investment journey, or seek out those who are 1-2 steps ahead.

In fact, the views are a LOT better and there are hardly any tourists -- just walk along the Jersey City or Hoboken waterfront or take the bus to the cliffs of Weehawken.Feel free to check out my post about my journey from Brooklyn to Bayonne...My Long Journey to House-Hacking (biggerpockets.com)

Talking to others who are on the same journey can give you fresh ideas and support.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

I'm looking to possibly flip or use the BRRR method to build a portfolio. 

I am new to RE investing, and hoping to tap the collective power of this awesome group in starting my RE journey. 

I'm reading "The small and Mighty Real Estate Investor" now, connecting here on BP, and thinking through where exactly I'd like to start my journey! 

Welcome to Chicago, and congrats on starting your journey into house-hacking!

All the best to your real estate journey!