I was a bit surprised when I heard that, and someone please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.Overall, nicely presented, as always! 

The combination of high costs and the after-repair value (ARV) frequently leads me to conclude that buying a new rental property is a better use of capital.

The purchase to cash flow ratio is much higher than majority of the states in the US but again not the only states.If you need any help or want to talk more REI feel free to reach out I have done a ton of business in both states and can walk you through pretty much anything.

If your money that you want passed down is in a ROTH or something your beneficiaries can wait 10 years for distribution to get them another 10 years of tax free growth. 

At which time the investor who created the deal would now own the house free and clear.

Having a reliable local team, including a property manager and a realtor familiar with the market, is the best way to avoid high-crime areas.If you’re leaning towards Richmond or have more questions about the market here, feel free to reach out.

If you’re open to it, I’d be thrilled to buy you a coffee and hear your story.Whether you specialize in residential, commercial, wholesaling, or anything in between, your insights would mean a lot to me as I navigate this journey.Please feel free to reply here or shoot me a message if you’re interested.

Chicago has plenty of opportunities for value-add projects, and I'd be happy to share some insights or introduce you to a few local investors I've worked with.Feel free to reach out if you want to talk strategy or specific neighborhoods!

But as a new investor, sometimes this advice leads you to only have cheerleaders in your life.

Making effort a top priority, I was able to put up some satisfying numbers.On the phone [from 11 July 2024]:📞 11,005 Calls🏘️ 2317 Addresses Reached📌 50* Leads Generated🔎 7* Properties to due diligence phase📆 2 Scheduled Closes💰 1 Closed*Denotes: Database did not track metric from Day 1.The last 6 months have given the groundwork to build on.