When you start, the company may give you a small existing portfolio, but then you'll have to maintain & grow it to make a decent living.You could also work as a leasing agent at an apartment complex.

@Mitch M.See prior discussionhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1154727-foreclosed-house-with-solar-lease

It’s humbing and frustrating, but it also teaches you those guardrails you’ll want next time.. like thorough screening, a solid lease agreement that sets ground rules upfront, and maybe even setting aside a bit more cushion in reserves.Chicago’s got plenty of investor-friendly pockets.

Property TypeUnderstand the different types of multifamily properties:High-Rise: 9+ floors with an elevator, often urban.Mid-Rise: Smaller than high-rise, usually with elevators.Garden-Style: Low-rise apartments in suburban or rural settings.Walk-Up: 4–6 stories without elevators.Manufactured Housing Communities: Mobile home parks where land is leased to homeowners.Special-Purpose Housing:Student Housing: Designed for college students.Senior Housing: Dedicated to older adults.Subsidized Housing: Affordable housing supported by rent and income restrictions.3.

I wish i could had my other deals like that.Today my portfolio is:- T2 apartment mortgage free- T1 apartment with 60% LTV mortgage (variable rate with UCI)- T3 apartment with 60% LTV mortgage (the one described above)- 2 stores leasing from CGD That's very good.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

So we had a non-paying tenant whose lease wasn't renewed and refused to leave.

Do you have tips for structuring short-term leases that protect me as a landlord while accommodating their needs?

I weigh more on making 3x rent and having great rental history of on time payments with no evictions, no lease violations or violent criminal history.

Will they "check themselves" from bad behavior when they see a professional company with professional services, legally reviewed lease, etc. managing their day-to-day?