In the meantime I would put the money in a low risk account gaining 4-5% which for $250k would be around $1k/month.

I know a lot of Chicago investors are here too; but if you were in my spot would you recommend Chicago as prices are too high and I have never been to the city moving next year.

Here are the top 10 tips to find the perfect house-hacking investment property in the Windy City:1.

It's a lot quicker, and you can minimize the risk substantially.

So, if I am a buyer, I will calculate that risk into it and will charge MORE for the risk.

Hey Rebecca, I'm a broker and investor up in Sacramento and manage about 100 investment properties (STR and LTR).Many of my clients are high W2 earners seeking "bonus depreciation" to offset tax liability by investing in STR.

This is a significant risk to the other two parties that are bringing the deal and the money when they could just as easily hire a contractor and keep the equity for themselves. 

It will teach you so much, has the best financing options, least amount of risk, and will let you know if you want to be in this business or not. 

Hey everyone,I’ve been diving into Chapter 1 of The Multifamily Millionaire, Volume II: Create Generational Wealth by Investing in Large Multifamily Real Estate by Brandon Turner and Brian Murray, and I wanted to share insights on one of the most important concepts: Crystal Clear Criteria (CCC).When scaling up to larger multifamily investments, having clear and specific criteria is critical for success.

Let’s break this down:The case for holdingThe 4.75% interest rate is a valuable asset in today’s high-rate environment.