I am constantly consuming content.

The seller must've been very motivated to retire...are you buying any residential properties now or does this project pretty much consume all of your attention these days?

Time ManagementReal estate can consume all your time with endless tasks—client meetings, marketing, and paperwork.

I have been consuming as much education/reading regarding out of state investing as I can as well as literature regarding buying larger buildings (not quite the syndication level) although I have been reading that material as well to digest.

Plus managing tenants is a bit more time consuming with this model. 

We discussed this in an earlier post.Obviously, if loans are being made without any provision in the Operating Agreement, it’s time to get in touch with your State Securities Protection Division - usually a part of the State Attorney General Consumer Protection Agency.

All the various consumer laws exist specifically to stop bad actors from doing stuff like this. 

.•30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.10%•15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.35%•Fed Funds Rate: 5.25% - 5.50%•10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.45%•Housing Inventory: 632,000 active listings (33% with price reductions)With home affordability still a concern, any shift in rate expectations could have a major impact on both buyer demand and investor financing conditions.What Analysts Expect from This Week’s DataCPI Inflation Report (Tuesday, February 13)The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the cost of goods and services, serving as a key indicator of inflation.

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.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.