Those in themselves are great education.Degrees won’t help you much unless you are trying to get a job at a large fund.

We all have limited time on this earth, with loved ones, to experience all the world's wonders, to help others, to try to leave the world better, etc.Best wishes

Appreciate the help!

After doing this due diligence, I would confirm with the city first, appreciate the help!

If you need to cover utilities, the numbers tighten significantly, making a lower purchase price essential.Let me know if you have any further questions or want to explore these numbers in more detail—I’d be happy to help! 

We have helped a ton of clients with the process here in Chicago..just be sure to find a team (Agent, Lender, HUD Consultant, and General Contractor) that has done these renovation loans in the past!

I tried to get in contact with an agent through BP's find an agent, but the concierge said BP didn't have an agent in the area.Question: What is a good way to get in contact with an agent who can help me narrow down locations and then focus on finding properties thereProperty management:Seeing as this is my first investment property, I would like to start with property management and learn more as I progress.Question: Is property management common in PR and are there any recommendations?

My vision is to keep it a while (it’s paid off) and use the cashflow to help with my kids college.  

Same as you wouldn't only invest in one stock (or the stock market), diversifying allows you a bit of a safety net in case one goes down.With real estate a lot of people focus on cash flow, but remember tenants are paying down your mortgage for you and helping you build equity and over time (eg 5-10 years) your house will also appreciate in value.

.• Clear Guidelines & Performance Metrics:Defining clear expectations, call scripts, and performance benchmarks helps maintain consistency.