Losing out on a deal that's under contract because people on your team couldn't close on time is not a great feeling.

So many people gloss over properties before truly evaluating their pro forma rent.Also, I think it's a great point about this strategy working in higher rent/gentrification areas of Chicago..it seems counterintuitive.

After literally years of looking (since 2022) I bought my first property a few months ago, so I feel extremely qualified to give advice (many people earned lots of equity during the pandemic appreciation-boom if they bought before 2022, but out-of-state investors getting started AFTER the 2022 interest rate hikes are few and far between). 

A lot of people were sad to see him go, but it hasn't changed much. 

I suggest looking into local investing groups on Facebook to connect with more people in your specific area

People underestimate the amount of cash flow required.

I would like hear the experiences of people that have done it. 

@Andrew Steffens, I’m grateful for the die-hards around this joint, people who serve others with wisdom and experience.  

I'd suggest meeting people in person and investing in B properties or better in growing markets.

I don't have airdna, but i did come across one that similar tool that showed these stats for free, and even showed some of the houses people were trying to sell exclusively on these platforms.