Every adult should be fully screened to ensure you aren't renting to a violent criminal, drug dealer, etc.

Are there other creative options I haven’t considered?

Click-through rate (CTR) helps measure how effective your ad is at grabbing attention, and if it’s low, you might need to adjust your targeting or creative.

I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.

I also help investors analyze deals in any state, providing insights to ensure they make informed decisions.While the markets Greg mentioned are excellent for investing and tend to be more landlord-friendly, Chicago—being the third-largest city in the U.S.

If you plan to invest in a syndication as a limited partner (LP), ensure the structure allows for direct ownership in real estate (e.g., through a Tenant-in-Common (TIC) agreement), as partnership interests are specifically excluded from 1031 exchanges under IRC 1031(a)(2)(D).

Next, plan on inspecting your properties every 90 days; you can communicate this to the tenant as you ensuring the property is in good order and to help you plan for repairs/future improvements. 

Just ensure any updates comply with Pennsylvania laws and are handled transparently.

However, it’s important to ensure that the deed is properly recorded with the county recorder’s office to make the transfer official.

Yes i am in the Bronx market and looking into closing on a 2-4 family unit property. i am currently looking into different methods of creatively funding the deal and looking into partnerships to create capital. .