Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Vivien Martin: Hey everyone,Excited to join bigger pockets.

Quote from @Nate Sanow: Yes I own two that are near 100 years old and I will tell you they are a pain in the you know what compared to all of my post WW2 properties especially post 1980… layouts are better in the last 50 years and energy efficiency is better and I can keep going… HOWEVER to reply to the other aspect of your question, I’ve found appreciation is better with older properties in areas of the path of progress.

Hi Everyone,I am looking to get started with doing rental arbitrage with my cousin who is a Green Card holder, however, I am on a H1B Visa which restricts my ability to earn income "actively".

Quote from @Anade Davis: I was not looking to say anything negative but the energy is off.

Thanks so much for the mention, @Jonathan Greene!

The energy in person is different for me, and I've made some of my best connections and friends at Chicago meetups.Here is a list of the Chicago event from BP: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of ALL THE CHICAGO MEETUPS that I am happy to share with you. 

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Kyle Biggs: I believe the cash to rehab will be 30 to 35k.

Multifamily is incredibly complex and if you don't understand the metrics or calculations behind it, you're going to get burned. if you're just plugging numbers in until it "goes green", you are either going to miss out on deals or buy something you shouldn't. 

Thank you @Jaycee Greene !

 @Jonathan Greene