@James Syed I figured it would be a bit of bias in the responses as @Dan Burstain favors Austin... but what do you mean SA is not very desirable for exiting?

It will bias your decision and possibly lead to him not appreciating it.

I hate to sound bias as an agent but the fact of the matter is turnkey takes a lot off your plate but there is also a lot out of your control.

Am biased here but Illinois and its south suburbs are great investment areas.

I'm biased towards mutli's like Brandon is because my goal is similar to yours.

I am biased because I am a buy and hold investor and haven't done a flip but lets look at the numbers with two rules used on this website: 70% for flips, 50% rule for buy and hold.70%FlipARV-145,000 x 0.70 = 101,500Subtract repairs- 101,500 - 44,000 = 57,500 which is max offer57,500 - 49,000 = 8500 So that is the buffer between what the 70% rule says you will make a profit.

I'm biased towards self-directed IRAs because of my interests and that I work for Equity Trust Company which is a self-directed IRA custodian.

@Roman Rytov I would recommend Citiside Properties, I am a bit biased as my company has a maintenance contract with them but they really do provide a great service and really focus on getting their owners the best return possible.

CLVU hireda deliberately biased inspector,who cited oodles of code violations, many trumped up, like "faulty wiring" and "loose windows."

Craigslist of course, with more scammers on there.Rental policy, yes, have one in place so that everyone meets strict non-biased criteria as to your choosing, though be sure it's ran by an attorney so you do not violate any Fair Housing laws within those criteria you set.Market rent, go to Rent O Meter and check out the area listed properties.