I've personally found the bulk of my Chicago purchases off the MLS.

I personally don't like exclusive by agreements.

Personally, I find BTRs to be more predictable with fewer ongoing maintenance issues, and they tend to attract high-quality tenants.

Personally, I wouldn't open up a home that isn't in good repair, from a liability standpoint if nothing else.

In 2021, my company earned just under $1,000,000 in net revenue and I personally pocketed about $325,000.

Ultimately it would boil down to your personal risk tolerance.

Initially I didn't have a personal connection to the area and didn't know much about the city.

They say the average amount of water per day a person uses is 80 to 100 gallons , Lets call it 60 to be conservative .

Personal money How did you add value to the deal?

Hey @Cameron MarroPersonal Loan or Line of Credit: If you have decent credit, a personal loan or line of credit could give you access to the cash you need for renovations without using your property as collateral.