If you used that $100k to buy with hard money, you could find a value add deal and potentially move into a higher priced property or even a duplex.

The ADU does not have a private entrance; you enter on the side of the SFH and they both share the same back yard.It is at the top of our budget already and needs potential mini-split HVAC added to it to bring highest Air Bnb value.

This creates opportunities for short-term vacation rentals, potentially yielding high rental income during peak seasons.3.

Selling can unlock equity for a larger building, offering diversification and potential higher returns, especially in the current strong market.

Consider expanding your search to emerging neighborhoods or suburbs, target niche markets like students or retirees for more stable demand, and renovate units for increased value and potential higher rents.

It's essential to understand the potential tax consequences before taking out a loan from a retirement account.Before proceeding with a 401(k) loan for the down payment on investment real estate, it's crucial to thoroughly research the rules and implications specific to your husband's retirement plan.

Let's break down the numbers for the multifamily property you're considering in Chicago:The multifamily property in Chicago is a potential investment opportunity with a purchase price of $580,000 and a monthly rental income of $4,200.

Likely 99%+ of the recipients won't be interested in selling at the moment (and with a list that large, some of the data is invariably wrong or has changed since collection), but if you can stay in their mind for when they are ready to move forward with something, it's potentially worthwhile.If you've collected their data, likely someone else already has (or will soon), so differentiate and show your value. 

There has been a lot of building going on, but I think in the short term, the only rents that are in danger of resetting are in multi-family.

Local Facebook groups of investors or subreddits can also be huge.2) Attend local meetups and REIA meetings, these can be great to meet potential clients and other contacts to source deals3) Friends and family CAN work but you should try this: set up a class on real estate investing, have yourself and other folks speak about how to get started and Invite every single person you know and if they're not interested, no problem, ask them if they know anyone that can benefit from that4) Longer term, but you can create content on available delas for Inst and TikTok, Real Estate investing is a hot topic and not many folks use those video platforms to show people real deals and how to get started.Best of luck.