Thoughts and suggestions or too complex and take the hit on capital gains tax as I sell my rentals?

I’m currently in the research phase for obtaining my first property, and I am looking to gain insight on market trends, investment strategies, and project management.

We are definitely dependent on that population and job growth to eventually gain some profit spread.

Forming a business to protect my assets is an area I need to gain more knowledge in.

STRs in Non-Traditional MarketsShort-term rentals in areas near universities or event venues are gaining popularity.

Then you get to pay capital gains as well.

For me, I have very little to gain from posting at all. 

I don't say it is or isn't worth it - only each of us can make that decision - but I criticize no one for asking the question regarding enough, or even recognizing their lack of desire to spend an inordinate amount of effort to obtain what they consider marginal gains. 

How do you gain more confidence as an LP? 

The challenges in real estate teach you invaluable lessons that you might not gain otherwise.I also invest in Chicago, so I have a few thoughts in response to the questions you raised.