I'd like the building to be within 10 minutes walking distance from a Brown Line L stop, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.

Like me, you’ll quickly discover it’s not a walk in the park.

There is also the emotional aspect that makes us want to avoid certain things, like townies walking through just because they are nosey.

Sometimes, you have to walk away.

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If you can maximize all 3, then you've also created a very wide lead funnel, which is less common in multifamily properties.Maximizing "pets" means you're removing carpet, allowing at least 2 pets including cats and larger dogs > 50 lbs, access to a fully fenced-in yard or walking distance to a dog park, leniency on breed restrictions (depends on insurance, your risk tolerance, due diligence with pets during inquiry phase), pet friendly furniture (e.g. faux leather couch, low pile rugs if at all), etc.

IE you walk into a branch and its rare there is any customers in it..

Some properties are about 5/10 min walk to Reed so this would be perfect.

Any suggestions I appreciate in advance.Worst case, I'll just create something for him and walk him through things as he goes, but I'm thinking, why not document it for us both (no plans to publish or anything though)!

My goal is to become a successful investor and eventually build wealth through real estate, and I’m hoping to find mentorship and guidance from those who’ve walked this path before me.If anyone has any tips, advice, or would be open to sharing their experiences, I’d love to connect!