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?

Investors think in numbers, exit strategies, and long-term plays, while homebuyers think in emotion and monthly payments.What are some of the biggest differences you’ve noticed when working with or transitioning into real estate investing?

I do have some investment experience and I'm currently managing 1 property, all the numbers are great and there's a good amount of cash flow and long term growth so I'm not a total green horn. 

Now we are going on 6 years!.  

These areas could all be excellent long-term plays.

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

How long have you owned this property? 

Your time is also worth a lot and if it is a long ways away that makes it harder. 

So we are familiar with the north GA, western NC area.My wife's aunt and uncle are selling their house in Franklin, NC.

We are in 11 markets in the Mid-South/Mid-West.