I'm happy to be a resource as well.

If you have any tips or resources for a beginner like me, I would greatly appreciate it.

I actually have two south side chicago properties right in that pocket of Greater Grand Crossing.The key here, more than anywhere else, is proper tenant screening and property management. 

That’s where a lot of investors struggle.If you’re interested, happy to share more insights or resources to help you strategize.

This ensures compliance and may help with future tax benefits.Kansas: File a resident return, including the Missouri loss, which can offset other income in Kansas.Even though no Missouri tax is due, reporting the loss properly in both states is essential.

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and trailer stolen, workshop robbed 3 times, business bank account hacked and Not Insured (w a bank name like C#@$e), hip replacement, Botched oral surgery for sinus cyst 3 times, So Far, that caused an infection that kept me from working most of 2024 and just now recovering.SO Fire Sale February for me But I’m too broke to finish a punchlist to keep rental certificate open on top of living expenses and cover unexpected bills.Seeking micro bridge loan in the $5-10k range to be repaid at sale of house.I have another small single family paid off and rents for $950 as well.Any advice or suggestions for resources Greatly Appreciated 

So, if you don't know how to build financial models, there are some available that are pretty good online (adventures in CRE is a great resource).  

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