I would consider buying a duplex, tri or quad as a primary residence and move into one of the units and rent out the others.You could sell your primary and use the capital, or pull the HELOC and use to buy a small multifamily.You can also learn how to flip properties to generate additional income to use to buy properties to hold longer term.You can also consider looking into a job in the real estate industry, such as an analyst, broker, lender ,etc that can get you in the gameAll the bestGino

I'm currently on the hunt to find what STATE in the U.S that has the fastest process to obtain a brokers license but also can offer reciprocity agreements to multiple states.

My Realtor mentioned there is a Broker compensation ($695).

Hello All,Does anyone have a couple of good brokers or direct lending contacts that specialize in commercial loans (multi unit 5 or more) on the North side of Chicago? 

Hello everyone,I recently just passed my IL broker exam a few days ago and was looking to take the next steps as far as finding a sponsoring broker to work under.

When I sent a firm message demanding an answer the property manager completely freaked out and called me half crying about how she’s working to leave the company and some huge sob story that was totally unprofessional to ever tell a customer.

@Emily Ellis I'm not a lawyer, however several properties in my area I found thru 2 separate wholesalers, turns out they were marketing a property which was listed on the mls and they were "in contract" which was bs, ended up one of my agents brokers were the listing as g ed NY and pulled the the excepted offers from them.

In my market no one is building that is not building a custom built $700,000+ house.

You need to factor in rent increases pretty much all the deals I broker since even 2018 or so are well under 1% but after raising rents and doing cosmetic rehab you can get the cashflow high and make some equity. 

Opt for a property management company with deep regional expertise to get the most out of your investment.Property Expertise: Look for a firm that has experience managing properties similar to yours and is familiar with your asset class’s specific challenges.Company Culture: Choose a firm with a customer-focused culture that values team management and service, as this directly affects property performance.Market Reputation: Speak with local brokers and visit managed properties to get a sense of the company’s track record.By focusing on these factors, you can find a property management company that aligns with your goals and delivers real value.