There are a lot of investors here who do it in the Poconos so I am sure some will chime in on their experience.

My recommendation is to not only read books, but just continue to educate yourself in anyway possible in network with others who have been doing it for a very long time.

I am house hacking my unit and is there any difference in those processes as opposed to a regular rental property?

If you are paying no rent in your parents beach house that could bring in a lot more to your family being rented as a beach house during the season. 

Have I just discovered the secret to getting rich in real estate?

Her mom turned them in.

You can find opportunities that mature in 6 months. 

Would love to connect with others in the area and industry, I live in the Loop.

Hey Madison, moving from Minnesota to Casper in a few years, huh?

Purchase price: $360,000 Cash invested: $96,000 Purchased my first investment property in summer 2017 while living in SF, a new construction home intended as a long-term buy-and-hold.