or is there a specific way of handling homes with mortgage

However, I'm curious about the real-world benefits of working with one before I begin investing in real estate or other areas.Here are some specific questions I have:Objective Advice: Can I expect truly unbiased and high-quality advice from a fidiciary advisor?

All of this depends on your budget, of course!

Hey @Jacob Lopez - I personally use the MLS and rentometer.There are some Chicago specific rental platforms like domu.Are you saying that you have found the US Dept of Housing to be inaccurate?

Less expenses: Stop going out to eat so much, trade your car for a cheaper one, sell the $5000 golf clubs for $1000 ones, 1 vacation a year instead of 2 or 3 a year because "I deserve it", cut the grass yourself.I am being a little silly, but seriously get on a budget and see what you need to do to cut expenses or where you can work a little harder.

I'm curious to hear what investors in the Philly market are investing in and how your strategies have changed to accommodate the ever changing world of real estate.Let's talk specifics!

Take a good look at your budget and explore different financing options, such as traditional loans, FHA loans, VA loans, and private financing.

I ask because general principles of contract law generally do NOT prevail over regulatory constructs arising out of specific enabling legislation.

I am specifically interested in SFR value add opportunities, as well as, 2-4 unit properties.

Unfortunately, I paid him most of my rehab budget but the work that was done was horrible.