I love that you have specific goals for 2025 - I believe if we think it, write it, say it, and share it our goals are 10x more likely to come to fruition.Are you able to do option 2 and just house hack a 2-4 unit building and use a renovation loan which allows you to put down 3.5-5%I highly suggest getting to some local chicago meetup groups (we have an in person one on the 17th)...here is BPs list: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

Real numbers- purchase 907k,rehab , closing costs, soft costs, 840k, all in 1.747 mil, basis for each unit should be roughly 291kappraisal of each unit minimum 400k , so 2.4 mil if for all 6.I might refi only 4 out of 6, that will cover initial loan amount.

Real Estate is a long term play. 6.

Quote from @Sam Robbins: Hi,I’m Sam, a new real estate investor in Nashville - I got my first property this pas year, just south of the airport.

I live in the greater Landover area.i am a New toi Real estate investor and  i am New toi Real estate investing toi connect with any local investor.

Having before & after pictures is a string tool when dealing with HMLs and real estate agents to gain business. 

Many agents do because they want to help or have to but the conflict is real. 

Hi Serge, welcome to real estate investing and the Indianapolis market!

If you’re just getting started in real estate, feel free to reach out – I’ve been coaching new investors for a while and am happy to help you however I can. 

I’ve been coaching new investors for a while, and I always enjoy hearing about what brings people to real estate.