Many of us in Illinois hear quite a bit about how easily you can get sued as a landlord related to security deposit handling, thus many shifting to a non-refundable move in fee instead. 

Currently, we're focusing on learning how to wholesale and then hope to expand from there.

The reason for this is because there is a possibility for interest rates to expand and/or market conditions to soften.

Thanks for the recommendation regarding Brandon Rush's REI meetup events on Facebook; I'll definitely look into those groups to expand my network.I'll also check out Jonathan Greene's guide for newcomers on the Forums.

Everything else I'm doing I can scale up easily.

I was wintering in the FL Keys at the time (we found out that you could transfer your kids into schools in the Keys in Dec. and take them out again in Easter quite easily) and I had mentioned to 2 different realtors about my self-storage interest.

Currently getting quotes from contractors to expand and finish the basement in my south philly row house (east passyunk).

Never ceases to amaze me how many invetors and vendors don't take into account the resources and LOST data resulting from switching management software.Think about it, you can switch from Google Docs.Sheets/etc to Microsoft products easily and without losing much.Try switching between ANY management software products and you have to do everything manually or via limited CSV files AND YOU LOSE MUCH OF YOUR PREVIOUS DATA!

I’m just starting out and want to expand my network!

Obviously, a ranch would be the best, size has to be big enough, with plenty of space for parking so families can come to visit, and if it's located at an easily spot location would be even better.