. --- Once I'm ready to make the move, I can speak with a lawyer and a RE Tax Accountant to find out what's the lowest allowable to avoid that trigger.

There are a lot of possibilities and a lot of ways to make money in RE.  

There’s a ton of investment pouring in, job growth, and a growing demand for housing.

The best deals I find are usually due to agent negligence of the area and a very poor listing presentation.

A 5 unit multi family and a duplex plus my dad's house.

With patience, resilience, and a willingness to learn from experience, you can overcome these obstacles and set yourself up for success.

Although things will change this year, between HELOCs, 1031 Exchanges, and a Business Partnership, I'm up to 15 doors (including my personal residence) and I haven't done a down payment since 2015.

I've done and been a part of many Chicago zoning changes...they take a very long time and a lot of upfront money...unless you are planning to add multiple units and do a full renovation, the ROI is probably not there.

This kind of community is designed to attract certain individuals that share the same values for the outdoors, smaller living, and a healthy community. 

If I put all of my eggs in one basket (Florida in this case), paid off property and a hurricane blows everything away, FEMA is nowhere to be found and the insurance companies take years to pay what little claims they actually do pay, I suffer through it in a blown out house.