But maybe timing isn't right on either side.Thank you for suggesting owner financing.

Thanks everyone, appreciate the suggestions, very helpful! 

Although your suggestion has been considered, it'll cost a lot less to renovate & upgrade it than starting over elsewhere. 

Based on your description I'd suggest starting by reading the book: Who Not How https://a.co/d/eLZv7lFI think we all start off more DIY and getting our hands dirty.

Your idea seems simple.

With lad cost and cost of construction I have been having a hard time doing that and that is why now I am looking for different options and suggestions.

I suggest buying a brick building if you go that route- was in a similar situation in 2018 and bought a wood building but wish i had gone with brickstraight up chicago real estate investor podcast is a great way to learn what others are doing all over the city

Pretty simple platform, but doesn't have much customization.You could also look into Appfolio, Rentvine, Doorloop and several others, but they cost more and are more complex to implement.We use Propertyware, which is extremely customizable, which is why we selected it, but comes with a long learning curve. 

Any advice / suggestions is greatly appreciated!! 

@Anthony DelVecchio I would suggest having some amount of money saved in reserves for just the type of emergency repairs you have mentioned before buying your first house/property.