However, I'm curious about the real-world benefits of working with one before I begin investing in real estate or other areas.Here are some specific questions I have:Objective Advice: Can I expect truly unbiased and high-quality advice from a fidiciary advisor?

Right balance depends on the specific goals and risk profile of the investor. 

Hey @Jacob Lopez - I personally use the MLS and rentometer.There are some Chicago specific rental platforms like domu.Are you saying that you have found the US Dept of Housing to be inaccurate?

I ask because general principles of contract law generally do NOT prevail over regulatory constructs arising out of specific enabling legislation.

Finding this quite frustrating, trying to do the right thing and its difficultWhere are you specifically stuck?

I am specifically interested in SFR value add opportunities, as well as, 2-4 unit properties.

Depends on your criteria but generally speaking yes, that’s more than enough depending on the market.

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help! 

Send me a Direct Message and I will be happy to point you in the top neighborhoods to focus on based on your investment goals, criteria and available time you have to spend on real estate investing.

Without getting into the specific numbers on sale, or year I'd like to share the property appreciation.