I see a lot of people self-sacrifice, which I try to avoid along the journey to the top.If you aren't stuck on staying downtown Chicago, I'd consider finding a condo along the Blueline, but it would likely be in a smaller building (2-4 units. 

The issue today is buying at a deep enough discount to be able to hit that refi hurdle. 

I wish more people would use their primary home as an investment property later - it's one of the best techniques out there.Now, to help with some things:1.

I think @Jeremy Ellis also hit the nail on the head because it’s very important to figure out if that property fits within your current goals and strategy.

With saturation hitting the market, creativity is imperative for MTR units.

I also have significant equity in my home, which I believe gives me a HELOC option for acquiring my first property to BRRRR or flip once I feel educated enough to  do so.The BP podcast has already taught me so much, and I'm gratefully here hoping to learn, share, and apply all you amazing people have to teach. 

Hello, I am a 23 year old looking to get into investing in properties and would love to connect with people in similar situations.

Loan to value ratio: The higher the loan to value ratio (LTV) is, pricing takes a hit.

The thing people aren't talking about is that it is up to the buyers sole discretion on what house they want to purchase, who they want to help them accomplish that purchase and if they are willing or able to compensate a buyers agent in the unlikely event the seller is not offering cooperative compensation to the buyers agent.

I always hear all the stories of people scaling fast.