The main purpose of my investments is to put cash some place else, just anywhere but cash.

I am licensed real estate agent, with the main objective to try and use my license for real estate investing, but I could not figure out how to effectively use my license for investing. 

I'm absolutely thrilled with this cash-on-cash rate of return (approximately 24%).My main takeaway is this: while the BRRRR strategy can work in certain situations and markets, it's not nearly as easy as many so-called gurus suggest.

We run a debt fund and focus on short-term mezzanine funding mainly. 

We are doing some new vinyl plank flooring (not through the entire house), paint on the main floor, minor electrical work, replacing a door, new ceiling fan, minor plumbing, etc.. 

The property had a main house that was in livable condition, but mostly original from 1986.

Hello, thank you for your response. my main goal is financial freedom, I own a corporate training business and have been able to save money, but now I would like it to start working for me through smart investments.

One of the main reasons Chicago has a leg up is the number of jobs opportunities.

Also, even though that wasn't the main purpose of the company, since we were in the construction field we were able to tackle various renovation/construction projects that involved more that just glass.

Hello there,I am a first time "out of town" investor, looking into Pittsburgh's Metropolitan for my first deal.I focused mainly on Allegheny county mostly, but having a bit hard time focusing on one specific area.My strategy is to purchase a property for long term rentals.I was hoping to get some insights into attractive areas for first timers such as myself, with good prospects and at reasonable costs?