Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Financially, I'd only do it if you could convert to a 3x1 AND get at least 50% higher rent.I dont see getting 50% more.

I like the control of real estate that @Jonathan Greene points out. 

Most don't use them all; some fill them themselves with their preferred coffee or tea.  

Hey Hey @Veronica Mitchell - The most simple advice is to follow the CTA trainlines.I personally love the South East Corridor of Chicago which has Bronzesville, Kenwood, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, and South Shore.That area will continue to be gentrified because you have the lakefront and CTA trains.Others mentioned NW along the Blue and West along the Pink, Green, and Blue lines.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Kaushik Sarkar: Hi,I am looking to invest first time with a turnkey developer,  who is buying the land and building a multi unit commercial retail center and some apartments.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Emily Shin: Hello, I am new to this community and to real estate investing.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Evan Ryan: Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Nyet!

Quote from @Dan Green: Hello.

I have the "Bidding to Buy" book next on my reading list, following by David Greene's "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" book.