Currently, with only one rental property, I'm putting a huge emphasis on just getting sufficient cash reserves for both known and unknown repairs, vacancies, etc. 

I’m organizing a meetup with experienced investors to discuss current real estate opportunities/trends in the Chicagoland area with an emphasis on wealth building, not looking to wholesale or flip.

However, there's not typically enough emphasis on the impact that expanding your network can have.

On the state level, Ohio law (Section 5321.19) currently does not permit rent control (emphasis is mine):(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no political subdivision may enact, adopt,renew, maintain, enforce, or continue in existence any charter provision, ordinance, resolution, rule, or other measure that is in conflict with this chapter, or that regulates the rights and obligations of parties to a rental agreement that are regulated by this chapter, including, without limitation, by any way imposing or requiring rent control or rent stabilization.If you read the text of the proposed federal bill, the stop predatory investing act, only future investments would be impacted:(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.

Hey all,Have you worked with any asset-based lenders who don't put as much emphasis on your personal assets/financial statements in Philadelphia area?  

Hey all,Have you worked with any asset-based lenders who don't put as much emphasis on your personal assets/financial statements in Philadelphia area?  

When you are starting out, whatever you think is the correct entity structure for your business model WILL probably change as you experience the in and outs of RE Investing, so I wouldn't worry too much about that at this stage, I would put all of the emphasis in learning how to buy low.

What's the best way to form a niche around closing deals with more investor emphasis, i.e., getting buyers/investors to close on deals with creative financing like wraps, lease options, etc.I want to form my residential and commercial business by working with motivated sellers and investors through creative purchases.

One other thing to note is that smaller community banks may lend on character and put less emphasis on your personal income or debt to income ratio.

Also, what do you guys think about getting degrees in business with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and/or real estate?