.✅ Knowledge of Chicago Rental Laws – A good property manager stays up to date on local laws, helping you avoid costly legal mistakes.✅ Maintenance & Repairs Handled – No more emergency calls at 2 AM about a broken water heater!

Any general advice would help.  

I would add to this account every month, allowing me to pull from it whenever there was a large repair or capex event. 

I love that you're focused on helping your family and community.

That being said, I still want to pull my hair out sometimes because of the difficulties investing and working here.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Hope this helps! 

From podcasts to forums, you’ve all helped me learn, save, and build the confidence to take this step.That said, I’m reaching out to ask for advice.

Take it one step at a time and use the forum to help you with the steps.

Hope this helps somebody else.