It’s exciting to hear about your plans to dive into this field, and Chicago is a fantastic market to explore once you move there.It sounds like you’re on the right track with your interest in House Hacking, Mid-Term Rentals, Short-Term Rentals, and the BRRRR strategy.

If I sold, I think it would be by a hair that I can offload the property for the balance despite a tax value of $440,000, but it would get it off my books completely and free up my VA loan to purchase again. 

I don't ever recommend someone buy a property having never seen or been there.It sounds like @Dustin Hagemaier would be a great resource for you.

Sounds like you're on the right track for areas to find deals.

24 hrs maybeAlso noticed they were a member since 2025 - and no feedback.I am new also but their lack of response and cryptic message was a bit concerning…so I sent it to spam.Thanks for your inputYeah, it sounds like a phony inquiry to me, but keep an eye out.I got a no message booking request this last fall for next year.

I'm new to real estate investing, but have thrown myself into learning as much as I can by joining a Veteran based investment community, have been working with my realtor and looking daily for potential multi family properties in the Dallas area for house hacking, which I've set myself an deadline to be completed by May.

please let me know if you have successfully completed a creative finance deal and you have some terms example breakdowns i can take a look at much appreciated im trying to buy an apartment complex asap

Quote from @Jennifer Fernéz: It sounds like you are embarassed to charge the $50 fee.

I come from Europe too, and I know it can be overwhelming when you look at the real estate market in a new country and with completely different building technics ( sticks instead of bricks), but is not as bad when you have the right team in place. 

Sounds like you’ve got a solid foundation with your GC and project management experience.