I find quality workers attract other quality workers.

I used to also go to the Boston AREIA but stopped going as the quality of the meetings were going down hill.Look forward to meeting you if you make it to the Black Diamond event on the 28th.

Once you've satisfied their initial pre-screening criteria, then I would have1.

If it sparkles like gold, he's going to stick some of those properties into his grid.Keep in mind they try to choose properties that are similar in age, size, style, & build quality, that are as near as possible.

I do not know about Chicago's landlord and tenant laws but something isn't right if 7 months later the tenant is still there and hasn't paid anything.I would do an autopsy on my lease, how you started the eviction process and if it was completed correctly, how you handled the tenants first late payment, did the PM company screen the tenant per your instructions or could your tenant screening process be improved??

Liam, You are right, I am in Houston, Indy, and Memphis :) Cash flow works many places, but the team is a big piece, and you can believe there are different quality teams in those markets.

Both lists can be a good source of leads; but as always, consistent mailing over a long period of time and quality of letters and post cards are important.

Once you buy that big screen TV, chalk it up as a liability/Doodad.

Look around this site and read the main blog articles, listen to the Podcasts (Both under the "Learn" tab at the top of the screen) and be active in the forums and you will be able to get a pretty quick education on whatever niche you want to get into.It is also good to get out and meet other local investors at some of the many investor events we have throughout the month.

Isn't just buying a good quality (year and built included) home at normal price and renting out for a monthly cash flow a good thing too?