I'd be curious what they're experiencing. 

BiggerPockets is a great place to find featured agents experienced with long-term rental investments—they can guide you to cash-flowing properties and connect you with resources like contractors and property managers.

This is fantastic for new and experienced

With your maintenance and construction background, you'll definitely have a leg up in creating value, whether you go with a smaller home or a multi-unit property.If you're exploring seller financing and deal structuring, connecting with experienced investors here in Chicago will be a game changer.

I would recommend to partner up with an experienced investor to really solidify your numbers.

start with one piece of land for one single family or a smaller development. or get the buy box of larger developers. why would they need to partner with you when they can do it on their own or find someone more experienced?

So, I guess I will hope social security pays something in 20 years and the stock market is still there when I grow old.BTW, I am an experienced investor, I know I can dump everything in the stock market but I am hesitant to do that.

I am thinking I should use a DSCR loan. can anyone help me with this processWould recommend using an experienced DSCR broker!  

Would love to hear the community’s thoughts—especially from experienced landlords, property investors, or those who’ve explored fractional real estate investing before!

If I used the HELOC, the investment needs to generate >9%.I recognize there are many variables not listed here but would love to hear from more experienced investors on more generally how you think about using cash vs. home equity to grow your portfolio in the current environment.