($20-$40k/yr) then you should definitely target small midwestern towns where you can get cashflow and zero appreciation.

In one town where we had 12 rental houses, every one was sold to owner occupants, not landlords.

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With your maintenance and construction background, you'll definitely have a leg up in creating value, whether you go with a smaller home or a multi-unit property.If you're exploring seller financing and deal structuring, connecting with experienced investors here in Chicago will be a game changer.

Hello everyone,I just closed on a house and am exploring the possibility of turning it into a mid-term rental.

STR is another concern, many towns have laws against it but most towns do not enforce these laws, just make sure you are aware of them becuase they can be enforced. 

Starting with a smaller property or a few fix-and-flip projects can help you build equity, gain credibility with lenders, and better understand the process before scaling up.Securing funding for larger projects can be challenging without prior experience, but options like hard money loans might be worth exploring.

Areas near downtown Ventura or the college (Ventura College) are worth exploring for strong tenant demand.

I will be in town Friday-Sunday for the National Real Estate Investing Summit. 

Hope this helps, and happy to talk more if you want to explore it!