Some operator takes some pity on me and says I can do some of this expedited and in person but only at Lake Zurich, Mount Prospect or Springfield walk in.  I

A few others have me mentioned other rust belt cities reviving because of cheaper housing prices, rising rents, and new business moving in.  I

I went all in, I had a few 401K’s so I cashed in the one that was growing the slowest and took the penalty and purchased my first property.

Prior to diving in I would suggest a few things: I agree with @Kevin SobiloInvest in relationships and knowledge before taking the leap1.

Quote from @John McCarthy: The standard answer is 60 Days, however, your lease should specifically state what your terms are that you both agreed upon when the tenant moved in. Is

I deleted it in this post but I plugged it in. I

What town are you in?Is

To offset costs, I’m planning to buy a duplex and pursue a house-hacking strategy:1.Rent out one unit as a long-term rental.2.Live in the other unit and rent out the bedrooms as short-term rentals (STRs) through a furnished rental approach.Before diving in, I have a couple of questions:1.Can I use a property for both short-term and long-term rentals?

I have owned 3 homes in the past that I lived in. I

A few chapters in, I can't help but wonder—do the strategies outlined in the book still hold up in today’s higher interest rate environment?