I wrote a blog recently about some of the overall trends and gradual evolution of the PM industry primarily focused on the evolving consumer services expectations.

The coercive power of the state should only be used in cases of active harm in my opinion, and not being able to live in a particular place is not an active harm.There is another thread on BP Chicago on rent control already, by the way.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Focus on using the license as a tool to better your business.  

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

My interests are currently about learning about Flipping, Wholesaling and potentially rental properties in the future-working on narrowing my focus as I learn more.

I became a BP Pro and have been practicing with the calculators, along with reading and listening to their books.Like most, I am nervous about pulling the trigger, but I know practicing with the calculators and focusing on one area will ease the nerves a little.

Trying to focus on small multi families.  

No matter what market you focus in on, be very careful about who you choose to work with. 

That has been my focus for the last 3 weeks and I can't believe how fast things start coming together.