I think investors see it the same way and invest that way too leading to bumps in prices if they start to see a trend.   

I have been a Union carpenter for four years now and enjoy working physical labor. I would like to put my money to work instead of shoveling my money into the bank (mortgage) or to a landlord (renting). I currently am...

Seller financing can be a fantastic way to get into a 4+ unit property, especially in a competitive market like Chicago.Have you started reaching out to owners directly or networking with agents who specialize in multifamily properties?

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

can you start with a house hack?

LIHTC eligible, opportunity zone, STR eligible, property management in the area….Pretty decent list. didn't know where to start so I figured I would ask the more seasoned of the bunch.

I would start with the marketplace section here on BP. 

Maybe try to find someone like that who is just starting out and realizes that real estate is the golden goose over building their own law firm?  

I personally also bought a couple two flats to get started and I always looked at it from an overall expense view. 

I have noticed a lot of investors are seeking out cities that are offering lower priced lots and simply adding a Modular or Manufactured and capturing a very nice cash flow.There is a new trend starting in Florida and in other states where an investor buys a piece of land or lot and add a 'Tiny Home".