Some focus purely on numbers, while others look at long-term value, location trends, or creative financing strategies.For those of you investing in Chicago (or similar markets), whats your mindset when evaluating off-market opportunities?

@Jaycee Greene is pointing out that we need to be specific when we are planning to meet with people.

Option A would allow me to keep it as a long term rental .

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

Purchase price: $68,000 Cash invested: $70,000 Sale price: $195,000 I purchased a long-term rental property from the MLS that had multiple contractor issues and significant delays.

Hey everyone, I’m Robin, based in San Francisco, and I’m actively working to acquire 4–20+ unit multifamily properties in the McAllen-Edinburg area for long-term cash flow and wealth-building.I come from a real estate background—my dad was a general contractor and inspector with over 5,000 inspections, and my mom was an appraiser for a decade.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

Real estate has long been the foundation of lasting wealth, proven by historical and modern moguls alike.

This will be an excellent home for a starter home, small family, long-term rental, and definitely a really cute AirBnB.

Instead of losing 55k they will probably only end up losing $25,000 - $30,000Long term its not a great cash flow property but with some renovations and addition of a parking slab I think long term appreciation is the big goal here.