I prefer markets that experience mild winters to eliminate the added costs brutal winters can bring. 

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

For example, if you’re investing in residential properties on the southwest side of town, eliminate property managers focused on commercial properties or other areas.Research CandidatesSearch Engines: Be cautious—Google rankings often reflect marketing, not quality.Yelp Reviews: Read reviews critically; tenants, not property owners, typically write them.

If selling properties, a 1031 exchange defers capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into another investment property, while Opportunity Zone investments can defer or eliminate capital gains tax over time.Long-term rentals should be held in an LLC for liability protection and tax efficiency.

This stock income (LTCG) along with the rental properties in Chicago, we have a life of abundance at the moment.With that being said, the rentals in Chicago do a portion of the heavy lifting by eliminating the housing costs completely while adding $1k extra each month to cover Cap Ex and other expenses.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

The easiest ones to find are hot water leaks because usually the resident complains that their floor is hot.If you eliminate those, just have your PM stop by the property randomly to listen for running water.

Selling your duplex could be a solid move if it helps eliminate your revolving debt and gives you a financial reset.

I believe it is already eliminated as an option in Imperial Beach.Note without allowing units to be rehabbed, areas will gradually move to a blighted state.