I personally recommend checking Columbus OH - lots of job growth, population growth, and major companies moving and developing here.

@Victor Yang I am not a CPA but you cannot take passive losses (real estate activities) to offset active income (W2) unless you make under a certain threshold from your W2 (I don't recall the exact salary).That being said if it is turnkey and you can't value add to create rent growth then probably not worth it at the price

This is a question that has come up a million times and will continue coming up forever in Chicago unless eventually things change one way or another.

Insurance typically covers only the directly damaged area, not undamaged flooring, even if it's continuous.

Tell them you are losing money and can't afford to let it continue.

I am continuing to buy residential properties.

There's so much growth potential in Columbus Ohio and the best way I can characterize this market is it provides good positive cash flow but amazing appreciation potential.

Weigh convenience vs. control—your renovations and location set you up well for long-term growth! 

None of these things will bring success tomorrow, but with doing them consistently every day, I will wake up in 5,10,20,30,40,60 years and be miles ahead of everyone else.2) Never stop learningThere is only growth or decay, there is no middle ground.

It definitely takes discipline, a growth mindset, and educating yourself but you can certainly do it!