Once you move to Chicago, look for similar groups—Chicago has a vibrant real estate community.Building a Team: Since you’re new, connecting with a knowledgeable real estate agent, lender, and property manager in your target area is critical.

Can I use my current homeowner policy and just increase the limits?

I'm an investor so I am definitely not limiting myself to a handful of neighborhoods.

The fact of the matter is, when you sell or buy a business, you are entering into a business partnership with the person on the other end of the transaction.Yes, the partnership is limited (partial buyouts aside), but what you will be accomplishing during your time together is significant.Due diligence can take months.

But even if multifamily options are limited, a single-family home with a rentable guest suite, basement, or garage apartment can still work.Finding a VA-friendly lender who understands house hacking is key.

Earthquake fault zones, flood plains, and high fire hazard areas are off-limits.

Even before I had kids, managing rentals could be a headache, and now time is even more limited.

Germain act passed which formally overruled Wellenkamp and made due on sale clauses universally enforceable with limited exceptions.  

.- Creditworthiness: German banks assess your financial standing, so keeping accounts in good standing is critical.4.

Lincoln Place: Still somehow in city limits but more suburban neighborhood.