Pricing has changed but J Scott's one of the smartest guys around and is one of the books I always feel comfortable recommending.

making $150 net in month 1 because a spreadsheet said so is fantasy.here's a fantastic thread about 'cash flow' investing from California - i highly recommend it.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...i say all this not to be discouraging but to be realistic - hope it helps

When you say professional quote do you recommend just paying a trusted contractor to do a walkthrough or do you first recommend getting an inspection to figure out what’s fully wrong/needs to get fixed before bringing in a contractor?

I love to connect with others here who might be willing to share advice, resources, or success stories if anyone has tips for me as a beginner or any recommendations, I’m all ears.

However if someone reads this bigger pockets thread entirely and sees the benefits after seeking their own knowledge through the many books recommended on bigger pockets.

Do you recommend any realtors that specialize in Section 8.

Hey John, welcome to Sac BP -- I'm a local broker and property manager, we manage 100+ Airbnb listings and generally recommend investing in Multifamily as opposed to Single-Family.

Any recommendations or suggestions on how to navigate this?

If it is unclear as to whether you have met the standards of the Illinois Code, it is recommended you speak with an attorney for an explanation of Landlord/Tenant Law.

I recommend people doing a side gig on what they specialize in.I am an accountant and when I worked within large public accounting firms, I had a side gig of bieng an accountant.I had a salary with my employer so regardless of how much more hours I put with them, i would be paid the same.