Nice to meet you Khalid, saying hello from Chicago!

They could have had better affiliates who do a better job on a turnkey property.ofcourse you are right that I could have done my proper due diligence which I did.

Started looking at condos, Airbnb’s now apartments. lost my job in the beginning of the pandemic, so I’m trying to make cash flow apartments my day job. my funds become available in April, so hopefully I’ll find my first apartment building in Chicago.

Did you go to School and get a Degree that gave you a JOB?

This is assuming you haven't already done this during college (summer job or working part time)I would go where I can get a job in a commercial real estate firm. 

I use a pm right now for what I have in Metro-Detroit and they do a fine job. 

Good job.

No, I needed cash flow since I lost my job and invested.

Depending on your goals, this might be a nice vacation property and to diversify your portfolio.

Andy Sirkin (fantastic legal team from SF) has a library of free online articles and a set of agreements to purchase, to help you on your way to become a Subject Mater Expert. https://andysirkin.com/article...Elizabeth and Christina (The Rental Girls) have done a great job pioneering the shared ownership (TIC's) model in Southern CA.