Either direction you go, it would be important to verify their credibility through word of mouth and reviews.

I have been burned badly on my very first investment deal for a sum of around 50k and really have an awful taste in my mouth about RE investments.

They had to pick their mouths up off the ground and just looked at me wide-eyed. 

Consider leaving NYC if you are unhappy with the demanding hours.NYC has a tough work culture - I lived in NYC for 35 years of my life and I been traveling for the past 3 years as a Nomad.People work less hours and are happier in other areas of the world. 

My expectation as a landlord of 5 years and a tenant years in the past was that this would make this tenant a happier tenant.

Couldn’t be happier with every team member involved.

Like she also mentions in her book, that already leaves a bad taste in the renters mouth.

Hi Ropo,@Brie Schmidt is your "go to" for anything Chicago related.I've owned a condo there since 2017 and it's left a sour taste in my mouth as it hasn't moved in value at all.My fault tho as it was a "trophy property" of sorts so only have myself to blame.I've warmed up to the idea of house hacking over the years but still think that "money makes money" if you want to be active.$100,000 can go a long way in many markets when it comes to property flipping.But then again, not everyone wants to be active so I get it.Something to also consider is how landlord friendly the state is.I've heard some horror stories with Illinois but potato "potato" lol.My tenant for example is high net and I get direct withdrawal payment on the 28th of every month and hasn't skipped a beat in 4 years.Wishing you much success 

Look, if you are bad-mouthing people who are not here, they certainly have the right to respond.

Currently you can find 1000sqft apartments in decent neighborhoods starting at $45k and homes starting at $60k , this is info i found online Bolivia is one of those places where people are still old school and you find the best deals by word of mouth.