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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
.✅ More Control – You’ll personally handle tenant screening, rent collection, and property upkeep, ensuring everything is done to your standards.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.
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31 January 2025 | 3 replies
As a disabled person, I want to be in real estate, but I know I am limited.
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
We purchased it off market, as-is, and as it was our personal home, we renovated over time.
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23 January 2025 | 23 replies
It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.
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10 February 2025 | 62 replies
Definitely more I would need to learn in order to make it work.
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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
I’m already just trying to learn so much it’s exciting and im looking forward to this new chapter !
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
they're not magic.are you going to in-person / informal meetups?
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10 February 2025 | 8 replies
If you truly have cashflow to spare I would personally look at the 15 year.
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10 February 2025 | 10 replies
Connect now and start learning!
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.