Some people have $35,000 to throw around, but I definitely can’t afford to waste money like that.

If one has high living expenses, cash flow doesn't mean much and I definitely understand going for appreciation first.

Insurance is definitely an issue there, and will continue to be.

Bigger Pockets is definitely the right spot to get started. 

Welcome to the BiggerPockets community, you're definitely in the right place!

Focusing on A-B areas and taking a hands-on approach definitely helps with maximizing cash flow and equity.

It’s definitely exciting to see suburban Chicago getting recognition as a hot rental market—it’s something I’ve noticed in my own experience as well.

Are we using the same definition of non-conforming?

I've been working in this space for a while, so I can definitely share some insights, tips, and even some lessons learned from my own experiences.Whether you’re curious about neighborhoods, market trends, or just how to navigate buying, selling, or investing here, I’m happy to chat.

Leverage - someone mentioned Real Estate doesn't beat stock market returns and while that might be true in absolute terms, it's definitely beat the market when you consider leverage.