We intentionally compared them against each other on different properties.

Before jumping into the condo, I’d take a closer look at whether the $300/month cash flow is worth it compared to other options, like a small multi-family property or a property in a higher-yield market.

With some more math, you’ll see that the extra amount in dollars is not that much compared to the total amount of interest paid.

This plays into the affordability issues for tenants by allowing them to live in nicer neighborhoods for less money, yet I get monthly revenue comparable to short-term rentals.I have also shifted my focus to buying better.

My rule of thumb when walking with contractors is if they talk more about themselves and past projects compared to what they will do on this project thats a hard no. 

Chicago has such a great investing community compared to most places in the US I have visited!

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Comparing this to oil or timber rights is comparing apples to hand grenades. 

However, comparing the rent of the investment property to your primary residence mortgage isn’t the best measure.

They might be fine managing new construction, but I have seem MANY investors almost tank from their fee schedule on managing older homes...i would compare it to almost predatory practice.