Hi there,I own a handful of longterm rental properties in Chicago and have sat on an HOA Board for many years. After years and years of being frustrated by how tough it is to find honest, communicative contractors, I ...

I could write a whole book on this topic, but this is what came to mind.3) There are a few factors that I consider when picking the city.

A couple problems dividing a property and selling in a “Timely” manner and then picking exchange properties of equal or greater value than the lots you sale.  

I don’t really have an interest in House hacking if long-term rates are $700 a month incl utilities for a bedroom. 

I've picked up several really good deals because a tenant operator ran the business into the ground to a point where the property owners just wanted or needed out. 

What about the utilities, property taxes, maintenance and repairs, capex, etc. are any of those optional for you?

These typically include services like renters insurance, HVAC filter delivery, pest control, and sometimes utility management.

I am currently an Asset Manager for Multifamily Deals as my W-2 job and looking to buying my first deal in College Station/Bryan Area.Anyone I can connect with to pick their brain on different investing strategies? 

I'm thinking I'll try out stressa and baselane for a week together and pick one.

Your LenderMy recommendation to find numbers 2 & 4 would be to go to the top of this page and client on AGENTS  & LENDERS from there you will be connected with 3-5 pros and I would suggest picking someone who has the most reviews or most forum posts.