Florida has over 1000 people moving in a day, our supply is almost non-existent compared to the past and even condos are giving amazing returns (example: we have a new condo purchased at $270k bringing in $4k a month in short term rental income). 

What you are speaking to is a great question and I wish that more people would ask it. 

Chicago real estate is moving quickly and it's honestly no surprise rents are too...with less inventory for sale that also means more people are forced to rent, which in my opinion would drive up the rent.  

I don't know many people that invest around there (only one guy that does really good with flips).  

I believe you should always take care of your people.

At my brokerage we are innovation with AI chatbot, data portals and integration of technology to add value to the way people search and sell homes.

For us BP people, we can see the potential in a fresh coat of off-white paint where regular people just see a gross ugly house.  

To discover suitable investment opportunities, it is crucial to conduct thorough research, analyze local market trends, assess rental demand, consider job growth, evaluate neighborhood dynamics, and anticipate potential appreciation.

Many people in the area use these deer for their food.

I joined a team and surrounded myself with people that were crushing it as agents and investing for themselves.