If the property was already listed on the MLS, I'd push back on the price relative to the comps.

But we were hungry and chose one outfit that served us right away.

@Audrey Sommer you have some good comments above (and some funny ones too) but just to confirm, what you were told is not accurate.  

I love that you have specific goals for 2025 - I believe if we think it, write it, say it, and share it our goals are 10x more likely to come to fruition.Are you able to do option 2 and just house hack a 2-4 unit building and use a renovation loan which allows you to put down 3.5-5%I highly suggest getting to some local chicago meetup groups (we have an in person one on the 17th)...here is BPs list: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

It helps a lot with networking on here.Other than that, be a sponge and soak up as much content to learn the game.

2) You have one rental now, what's your goal of buying more?

No one with a legitimate service dog hesitates to let you know they have them because you can ask those two questions and the answers should be instant and immediate. 

Not once has one member ever said the LLC saved them when insurance wouldn’t have. 

I'm with Dan on this one. 1.

But with only a dozen properties in only 2 states I’ve definitely not found a use for one yet.