There are some national and international players in this and many local and boutique firms in each market. 

I'm doubling down on AirBNB and small boutique hospitality properties.

Purchase price: $335,000 We purchased a duplex, which we later demolished, and are in the process of developing the former site into a 6 unit boutique rental that will consist of all 2 BR / 1 BA.

Just like before, but instead of an illegal 'chop shop,' it was a mostly legit business.He was referred to me by the head honcho at a local boutique real estate brokerage, where he was their "go to" plumber for all the properties they manage.I had to make him "get real" about his reported self employment income with the IRS in order to qualify for a mortgage.He now owns two investment properties and is working on saving up for his third, which he wants to be a MFR.IS THAT DUDE MR AMERICAN DREAM OR WHAT? 

The community in Oak Park alongside Broadway has urban developments filled with coffee shops, boutiques, eateries and even brewery.  

If you want to practice real estate part time, there are small boutique shops that would let you do that.

I work for a smaller boutique brokerage and have done so for a few years.

No fees and no boutique cards.

I work at a boutique PR firm that represents local real estate development companies.

Last summer I worked in NYC at a boutique consulting firm assisting in the underwriting of CRE portfolios being considered for securitization (CMBS).I enjoy speaking with other investors, especially those in the Rochester area.