Good news was that I was in a refi at the time.

Be mindful of the harsh winters and short construction seasons, which can affect project timing.

While some reductions might increase short-term costs for investors, a more balanced budget could stabilize inflation and interest rates over time.

@Trevor McCormick I would say that it is an okay market but is very saturated and alot of investors are having a tough time right now.

At that time I will get the house cleaned up and list it on the market and when it sells I've agreed to get reimbursed my costs for reinstatement plus any other costs plus a fee for my efforts.

Most times when evaluating a DSCR mortgage, market rent will come into play.

It'll take time but can really pay off if you stick with it.I'm in Los Angeles and I've investing in TN and GA in the past, and currently investing in SE Wisconsin (your area).Let's connect and discuss the market.

Portage Park is definitely a prime-time Chicago neighborhood @Delroy Watson! 

Here's a list of things to track:- Formal lease application- Formal signed and executed lease specific to your state- Payment history (I recommend using online rent collection like Apartments.com, RentRedi, etc)- Maintenance requests and receipts- Accounting for all rental-related expenses (repairs, utilities, etc) The more you treat it like a business, the more helpful you are to your CPA come tax time. 

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