It wouldn't hurt to set up time to meet with agents, property managers, lenders, and others while you’re visiting your markets of interst.

Also need someone to draw up a set of plans.Some walls exceed 3 feet.  

Have been talking about getting into real estate investing for the last 2-3 years and finally pulled the trigger on a 3 unit house hack in Soulard that will be closing later this month and will be self-managing the property.I'm trying to network a bit with other investors, build a solid team of contractors / handymen, and set my systems up in way to scale, but also so my tenants have a good experience.

Don't get me wrong, acquiring the property, doing the remodeling, setting up the business, getting the staff and clients will be work, and I'm willing to do some/oversee the rest.

🚴‍♂️🐶 🔥Big news for Huntersville & North Charlotte—Eastfield Park is set to become the county’s first “adventure park”, blending nature with modern amenities!

I know the work that goes into setting up a vacation rental. 

As for holding periods, some lenders may require you to occupy the property for a short time before converting it to a rental (typically 6-12 months), so check the fine print on that.If you’re set on making it an investment property, you may need to work with a lender who specializes in investment properties, even if it means a slightly higher rate.

I would not do this with any partner aside from a spouse. 

I also suggest introducing yourself to the host and setting up a Zoom or coffee - there is zero doubt they will be a great source of information for you.What are some of your very specific goals for 2025?

For this reason, I often recommend setting up separate LLCs for Illinois investments.