True 1% rule properties are becoming increasingly rare and often come with management challenges, typically found in markets with lower appreciation potential.

And bait and switch, 10 day Option periods for 10 days for $100 to surf for other Buyers to assign to - don't get me started LOL!

Quote from @Mark Goodman: Also looking for landlord insurance options in Chicago.

Most of my property management clients use a PM software as well as QuickBooks, but RentManager seems to be a good option with both. 

@Chris Martin Happy to connect you with my contact at Velur to learn more but they identify parcels adjacent to existing solar development (or residential, warehousing... different zoning options for diversification) and do the analysis on value, easements, zoning viability for development etc...they take their cut up front in the sale then when you get an offer for purchase down the road they help review the offer as well.

I am weighing the option of starting my real estate investment strategy in a RE Syndicate OR in 2-5 unit rental units.

Nashville should certainly be there - regs (but well regulated, predictable) and is the favorite trip for pretty much all SEC Schools (best city by far in SEC, drivable distance, Vanderbilt sells out typically >2/3 of the stadium to opposing fans, etc.)

I appreciate your passion for real estate investing and would love to talk about creative financing options if you're interested.

Sounds like you should open a PM there to give everyone some options.

Less than 20 days and I can typically have a new renter around the first of the following month.I'll address this in detail in my book.