If you're looking to buy bigger buildings that's another ball game altogether.My advice: what investing do you feel most confident and excited about?

We appreciate the confidence you have expressed in us, both in the past and present. 

If you hate the process of placing tenants, it may be worth it to hire a property manager to handle tenant placement for you.I think finding a new tenant is a better long term strategy if you're confident you can find a higher quality tenant that will cause you fewer headaches.

With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

Stick to areas you know well; this familiarity can greatly reduce risk and boost your confidence when making purchasing decisions. 2.

I’d be happy to chat more about what you're seeing in different markets and what strategies might help you move forward with confidence.

To gain investor confidence, ensure the investment property numbers are real, use the most common contract forms in your state (versus a 2 or 3-page) internet/guru contract form) with appropriate addenda, or an attorney-drafted form and attorney-drafted assignment agreement.

I knew that we were going to have a lot of back and forth, and that there would likely be a problem at some point that we would need to solve together.I needed to have confidence that whoever I signed an LOI with wasn’t going to back out at the last minute for a silly reason.

Start by reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and Set for Life to shift your mindset, and remember that your first deal or breakthrough networking moment will boost your confidence.

I currently own a successful short-term rental in Fort Lauderdale and have identified a new property nearby that I’m confident will perform well.