But the real key is to find motivated sellers.

Putting in place policies and systems to handle that will be key otherwise you'll always be working or at least be on-call.  

The key question,  especially as a finance guy, to ask "Can I deploy that same $15k more efficiently to and get a better result?" 

I know your involved at a high level with Board of Realtors and state regulators .. 

Finding the right GC, broker/real estate agent, and property manager is key in most deals. 

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.

If you choose to play with fire, that is your perogative.For your reference, here is a good primer.Here is the key paragraph:Rental discrimination is when a landlord or property manager treats an applicant differently based on the applicant’s inclusion in a protected class.

As you delve deeper into the world of real estate, staying informed and adaptable will be key to achieving your financial goals.

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Hi there,I own a handful of longterm rental properties in Chicago and have sat on an HOA Board for many years.