However, my true goal has always been to develop, buy, and manage real estate—something I’ve dreamed about since I was 12 years old.

Another lever you can pull is marketing the units in a different way if you havent explore getting professional photos done or styling the unit further with a professional decorator.

it's true the SFH or small multifamily rentals barely will pencil anywhere these days for a couple of years now even though it's the best way to really learn RE investing as a beginner. 

True, converting a personal Schedule E to a partnership will indeed reduce your IRS audit chances, statistically speaking.

Might be a little bit down the road for me, but that is for sure dream that will come true...One Chicago's best features is the lake, which I'd like more access to.

How about Norris Square an area between 2nd St and "True Temple" 10th St.?

If you are inclined to go down the DST route, I would highly recommend going with a RIA who can help save you on fees and provide true due diligence analysis.

Hello everyone! I'm a 26 year old from Long Island hoping to acquire my first rental property by the end of the year. I do pretty decent for my age, and I live at home still, so I've been saving up a lot of money. Sad...

very sorry to hear that. a lot of "professional" unfortunately only look at you as a number and not a long term relationship. you should be able to put a complaint against home inspector to hopefully recover some damage they missed

Melissa Justice was our investment strategist and she was a true gem.