Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save up, and invest.

I was fortunate to have my own franchisee business. 

I used the proceeds to start my business.

I'm having a hard time trying to find a bank that I can open a business account with online.

Chicago is a lower appreciation market but with the trends we've been seeing with increased rates of hurricanes on the east coast and fires in the west, I do think long-term we will see some migration to the Midwest.

For investors, this can mean boosting rental income or increasing the property value significantly.

We rented the 2/1 side for $1300/mn and thought we could finish the addition of the bath and closet but got so busy with my construction business I still have not completed the work.

.🔹 Example in Action:Rental income: $9,000PITI: $9,500 → DSCR <1 (not qualifying)Using $63,000 in assets → Adds $1,045 in incomeNew DSCR >1 → Higher LTV (80% instead of 75%)🔹 Why This Matters:✅ Helps investors qualify for better financing✅ Increases borrowing power and flexibility✅ Allows you to scale your portfolio fasterUnderstanding financing tools like this can be a game-changer for investors looking to maximize opportunities.

Considering your existing business experience.

Also, if you honestly believe every last one of your reviews will be a 5 you may want to look at another business.