and you will have access to the really cool things about Chicago that you just wont have if you live in the burbs.I might be careful about buying property in Illinois, the state is actually losing people at a fairly fast pace. 

For now, look to grow at a more moderate pace, and learn before getting too crazy.

Three years ago I transitioned to working part-time at my corporate job have been building up my rental portfolio income at a faster pace to where I finally have enough income to make the leap to full-time real estate investor.What I'm Going to Be DoingStarting next year I will be ramping up the number of flips and remodels.

Rentals are attractive to military families because of the pace at which we move. 

Rents are increasing, but they aren't keeping pace with property values. 

As we all know, technology is advancing at a record-breaking pace and there is no slowdown in sight.

HOAs are often a large bureaucracy and will not move at the pace you want, no matter how much you want it.They will look at a problem at a meeting and request the management company have proposals or options at the next meeting.  

I hope that I can continue to maintain this pace. 

I found it to be very thorough and easy to go at my own pace.

Especially if the lawyer is not necessarily investor-friendly, the pace investors need to seal a deal and close is different than a standard personal home purchase.