Originally posted by Account Closed:As a former owner/lover of a "pit bull" and as a dog-friendly landlord, I agree with what many on this thread have said.  

Evaluate Property ConditionOlder Chicago buildings often have charm—but may come with hidden costs.

Purchase price: $232,000 Cash invested: $18,000 My real estate investment journey began with a leap of faith when I purchased my first investment property—a charming but very needy fixer-upper in Connecticut.

I really love RE and am wanting to do something that I am passionate about and would compliment my current goals in RE.

@Kyle Carter  We love renting to Section 8, however depending on the size of the property you may not be able to realistically rent to 100% section 8.

Give them enough pressure, heat, or attention and the charming melts right off and your left with the rotten core.

I’ve had great experience with private landlords in the past, and have found fellow pet lovers that didn’t charge pet rent, or accepted my larger dog (when he was alive) to live in an apartment without hassle.

My professional journey includes stints at Equity Residential, Cushman & Wakefield, and now EquityMultiple, where I help investors navigate the world of real estate syndications.TL;DR: Currently located in NYC, Landlady, licensed real estate agent (MA & NY), property manager, EquityMultiple maven, article-writing enthusiast, and devoted real estate lover.

My wife and I own a beautiful historic home in a small, charming town in Northern Virginia.

That area’s known for its classic charm and high-quality homes, and if you handle this right, you’ll be tapping into a buyer pool that values both style and substance.