Seller financing can be a fantastic way to get into a 4+ unit property, especially in a competitive market like Chicago.Have you started reaching out to owners directly or networking with agents who specialize in multifamily properties?

Based on our experience, we’d be happy to connect and share insights into viable areas, property management options, and financing solutions tailored for cross-border investors like yourself.Cleveland is a fantastic market with solid cash-flow potential, but as with any investment, having the right team in place is key.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect further or discuss specifics—I’d be happy to help!

Fear the issues of tenant nightmares, fantastic because you won't have that with STR. 

You can tell when someone seems a little shady–when it feels like they’re not quite giving you the whole story.If I were considering a business to buy and everything looked fantastic on paper, but I wasn’t getting a good feeling from the seller, I’m not buying that business.Because as someone who has sold a business, I know there are things I could have hidden from my buyer.

@Kerry Hermann - the posts by @Michael Ewers and @Samuel Coronado were solid advice (I don't know Nita Cook whom Sam referenced, so that's the only part of his post I can not comment on).I second what Michael said about the market here - it was fantastic from 2017 (when I started) through 2022 - then it really started to crater in 2023 (although we still found some deals), and the bottom completely dropped out in 2024 (found one small commercial deal and one residential flip deal in 2024 - that's it). 

Joining BiggerPockets is a fantastic first step – it’s where so many great real estate journeys start.

(Fantastic place by the way!)  

@Jamie Parker This is fantastic!

Hey Bree,It's fantastic to see your excitement... it reminds me of a friend of mine who was in your shoes not too long ago.

I'm eager to learn the ropes, connect with experienced investors, and contribute to this fantastic community.A little about me:- Location: Bellevue , PA-Focus: Real estate wholesaling, with a long-term goal of building a portfolio of rental properties.- Background: Took some real estate classes before but really a lot of self learning on creative financing - Current Goal:To close my first wholesale deal within the next few months by learning from seasoned investors and applying proven strategies.I'm here to absorb as much knowledge as possible, so if you have any tips or resources, I’m all ears!