It offers a learning curve that prepares you for your own property investments and builds a brand that people trust.

These are among our favorite residents to host.

Referencing another recent post, there's not a great software solution that I am aware of for on-boarding a new MTR resident.If you aren't already, I would make sure you disclose to a potential resident any relevant issues that are endemic to a unit as early as possible.

You have two properties, one of which is your primary residence.

Target neighborhoods near Bradley University, research rents, join real estate investment groups, connect with local agents, use the 1% rule, prepare for financing, and seek advice on cash flow and property analysis.Good luck!

Separate LLCs and bank accounts are needed for asset protection, bookkeeping and tax return preparation. 

I've been looking for off-markets on Facebook groups lately.I've prepared some acquisition funds.I'm still lacking in research on rehab and refinance.

Understanding tenant rights, maintenance responsibilities, and potential challenges will prepare you for the realities of being a landlord.

Just be prepared for higher rates and possibly stricter terms.

I'm preparing to send my first wave of direct mail in the next couple days (planning to buy the list on Saturday [600/700 or so] and yellow letters on Sunday) and I've sort of been ignoring the idea of doing direct mail "in-house" because I don't fully know the details.