@Stephanie Selby I recommend you evaluate the real estate first. 

What should I look for when evaluating the builder/developer?

Take the emotions out of it and evaluate on what the deal is telling you.Good luck!

In short, this would be an entirely appreciation-based investment.Given the state of the economy today, with high interest rates and the seller-buyer lock out effect, I want to discuss the pros and cons of this investment at length, specifically in the context of all the other properties / neighborhoods that I have been evaluating. 

Log beds, solid wood pieces (antique or vintage), antique persian rugs, and decorative items/art that come from the local area.Obviously if you are renting a beach condo, this method doesn't work. 

Some focus purely on numbers, while others look at long-term value, location trends, or creative financing strategies.For those of you investing in Chicago (or similar markets), whats your mindset when evaluating off-market opportunities?

Most people use their phone and it’s a pain to stay logged in on your phone. 

I think the first place to start is evaluating quality deals.

I'm pretty good about logging into Pricelabs several times a week but I'm still looking for more.

You'd still want to evaluate the DST as an investment option of course.