So, if you’re considering using a 1031 exchange for your Chicago house hack, make sure to consult with an expert early on.

We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

I suspect an accountant or expert can provide more details on my description (I am far from an expert).Good luck

So at my level I want to continue managing my properties .

And if the fed rate continues to drop, so will the mortgage rate. 

It started with a completely redesigned website, and included monthly tasks such as articles (most of which I wrote and the SEO expert modified - edited, placement of articles and comments etc in LinkedIn, Facebook, etc., keyword optimization, and about 20 other things I have little or no familiarity with.  

I am thinking since I want to continue my real estate journey if I should buy a duplex and just live in it and rent the other half out as opposed to buying a single family. can a single family home that you live in be considered an investment at all?

Expecting to continue that type of investments and looking at everything real estate (notes, multifamily, cre, rentals, etc...) 

The MFM group is a machine that churns out many people looking to become MF investors.If you are interested in learning more about commercial RE, not just MF, there are many online virtual meetups as well which can give you a lot more exposure than just your local market for in person events.There are also other, more affordable, options to continue your education rather than paying a large amount for a mentorship program right away.Happy to share these with you if interested.

Brendan, the VA loan can be a powerful tool in your investing career especially as you continue to PCS around the country.