@Rufino MendiolaIf Illinois doesn't fit your investment criteria then I'd go with a market that has strong population/job growth, landlord friendly, low property taxes and high rent to price ratios.

Systemize, optimize and monetize" your real estate endeavors.Don't trip over the pennies to pick up dollars.Finding and handing over to a trustworthy PM is worth the cost.Investing in real estate shouldn't be about getting yourself into another job.We manage 400 units and I can tell you it's like having 10 jobs lolMuch success

I'm willing to exchange my home improvement services for the opportunity to learn the process from someone who's already doing it successfully.If you're in Connecticut and interested in sharing your knowledge or have advice for a newcomer like me, please reach out.

Nice job! 

Your job is to filter out the information you get from people and keep the productive ones on your way.

In either case, your PMC should be doing a better job of explaining to you what is the cause of all this. 

Columbus has some great opportunity if you're looking to invest in single-family homes.

Taking this extra step ensures veterans have the same opportunity as others to compete in a tight housing market.

If I had contracted out the work it would've probably cost about the same due to holding costs in the winter, time off from my job and general focus I had to put into it. 2.

Find a second job or a legit side hustle, do the work, earn the pay.