Leverage - someone mentioned Real Estate doesn't beat stock market returns and while that might be true in absolute terms, it's definitely beat the market when you consider leverage.

I predict Albany Park turns into the next Lincoln Square and gets even pricier.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: I just read this article from Redfin (Housing Market Predictions for 2025) that predicts mortgage rates will stay at 6.85% in 2025.That seems like one of the few predictions saying rates will stay that high.

You have zero control over the stock market, whereas when you do private lending, you have significantly higher control and contractually guaranteed return on your money.

And you’re able to confidently predict an 16 - 18% annualized return COMPOUNDED ROI.  

If your children decide to sell it (you can't predict the future), they will likely face steep capital gains tax. 

Looking to add some unique features as well, but some of the draws would be a hottub and stocked pond to fish from.

Hello everyone, I am reaching out to the BP Community for suggestions.My Portfolio100% owner of 7 SFH PropertiesGP in about 30 SFH properties(of which I own somewhere between 25% to 50%)All but two properties are managed by a PM CompanyNet worth of the above is about $2,000,000 - $2,500,000My IssuesI have many SFH's - Which take up time(Currently spending time paying property tax and insurance, requesting quotes on insurance policies and overseeing the PM Company(approve rent increases, approve renovation projects, etc).They also take up head-space(having to remember property addresses, remembering when property taxes are due)(I have reminders/systems but something I would like to reduce)Goals1) Spend less time on Real Estate2) Free up head-space2) Make $240,000 annually from real estate(Which I think is not to hard if I can increase my net worth and can get an 8% return)Possible Solutions1) Sell all the SFH's and buy 4-Unit Properties to take advantage of conventional financing2) Sell all the SFH's and buy one large apartment complex3) Sell al the SFH's and invest in syndications4) Sell all the SFH's and purchase stock / bonds5) Continue to hold all the SFH's6) Any other suggestionsOther Considations1) Should I consider private notes?

The national western stock show is going on now through 1/26 so you still have time 😅Whether you go for the food, shopping, rodeo viewing, pony rides, dog shows, or the intense bull riding…there really is something for everyone.

I have no investment experience, only stock market and IRA’s, but I hope to learn a lot from professionals on this forum.