Hi BiggerPockets community!
I’m Frank, based in Northern NJ, where I invest in multifamily properties and short-term rentals. My real estate journey began in 2010 with a three-family property that I lived in, renovat...

Any tips/pointers, etc?  

I have just read through the four years of this thread and found some great tips, thank you to the OP @Thomas Youngman and all the content others have provided.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Are there any members in Madison County, Illinois who can provide any guidance on the eviction process, with any tips or lessons learned. 

The sheer complexity of this matter alone is enough to illustrate the problem, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.

One small tip: keep your communication channels clear and open with your property manager.

Losing 85% on a single REIT would’ve been devastating if you were all-in, but spreading out across 10 investments turned the overall outcome positive because of the winners.Here’s a few extra key tips to avoid big losses in passive investments:Focus on cash flow: Invest in assets that generate consistent income.

I think you'll see things pick up in January.Some other tips:1. put the toilet lid down.2.