Not only am I sorry you lost money but it gives a black eye to us legitimate lenders everywhere.

But to my surprise I have averaged an occupancy from 87% to 97% from October to now It looks like in this final "slow" month I have a 97% Occupancy rate (just shy of 100%) which just brought a tear to my eye because I was so happy that the research paid off, if I went into this blind who knows what would have happened. 

I have a few I have my eye on that are perfect and under 900k.Clairemont is also a great area!

If you are going to invest in class C I strongly recommend you physically go visit the property and the area with your own two eyes.

It’s like trading baseball cards back in middle school.. you get the shiny new card you’ve had your eye on, and you don’t pay a dime until you finally decide to sell and pocket the profits.

If you need eyes and ears or want an opinion on a specific property, I am always happy to assist. 

There is no need to answer in his eyes and unfortunately, he will be correct.  

If you’re weighing options in Chicago or have an eye on emerging neighborhoods in that city, I can get you in touch with someone who knows their way around the Windy City’s rental regs and local quirks.

Keep an eye on the STR regulations, and as you progress, consider diversifying your portfolio with other asset classes like commercial or single-family rentals for added stability.

I also had the co-host look at my underwriting for a 2nd set of eyes.