As always, make sure to run the numbers carefully and factor in local property taxes and HOA fees, which can vary widely in North Texas.Delayed gratification is key in real estate investing, but with patience, the rewards can be life-changing.Best of luck with your search

The Subto community calendar offers a wide variety of over 20 live Zoom sessions every week.

I’ve realized I need additional help—someone local, like an assistant.Here’s my idea: I was thinking of purchasing a small piece of property and putting something modest on it, like a single-wide home or a similar small structure.

Maybe your area of Chicago has far lower vacancy than city wide. what does the following depict as profit (50% rule):Profit per 50% rule: Rent * 0.5 - P&I?

One of the biggest factors at play right now is data transparency among lenders, we can see a lot of the industry-wide trends.

Broker fees are also in the 10-20% range not $500 which makes a little bit of a difference.I do it all out here as an agent, lender, and investor so I see every angle.

In Central Jersey where the majority of our sales activity is, the towns vary widely in enforcement of this. 

Not sure if it was state or country wide. 

You have been given valuable advice from multiple angles here.

Generally, the only widely available pathway into RE investing with low cash is via househacking where you get a primary residence loan with a very low downpayment.