You'll find that your best talent is already working at another lender or is planning to transition to the broker side. 

However, I don’t yet have the funds for a down payment on another house, and I’m trying to figure out the best option for where to live while I rent the apartment.Do you have any recommendations for managing this transition or tips on finding a temporary place to stay?

Transitioning from construction equipment rentals into full-time real estate must have been a big step.I can relate to your passion for finding deals and helping others reach their goals—it’s such a rewarding aspect of being in this industry.

My plan for this year is improve my credit, get my real estate license (to increase my income on top of my W-2), possibly career transition into the property management space (to learn more), and save as much as possible and learn as much as I can.I’d love to house hack close to home but my area is so expensive it seems like it’d be close to impossible. 

There are opportunities out there but some strategies are risky. 1 - Airbnb (STR) comes to mind - very competitive, very saturated and becoming highly regulated.2 - Most STRs are transitioning to MTR so that market will be saturated soon if it isn't already.3 - Insurance crisis in florida is getting bad so those costs will eat up cashflow and short term appreciation.

It has been a rewarding journey and the transition from salaried employee to 100% commission was scary but has been rewarding and I have been able to surpass my highest W@ in coaching with my new role. 

This ensures a clean transition of ownership and responsibility for insurance purposes.

If you are worried about transition from Canada to US you can use a DSCR loan program. 

Areas like Logan Square, Lincoln Park, and Pilsen attract renters due to their trendy amenities and access to public transit.

🎉I’ve helped clients transition into STR ownership before, and your situation brings up some great questions.