We are also part owners in a small commercial property (also structured as an LLC) also based in NY.

Real Estate has always been a goal of mine since getting out of high school 2 years ago, however I never knew how to get started or what field would be most suitable for me.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

The real giants in our market do all these things well.

I also organized the local real estate investor meet-up.

I am new to real estate investing and thinking of starting off by doing a "house hack" via renting out the unused basement as a short term rental (AirBNB, Vrbo etc) in my single family home which is used as primary residence.

Real quiet, no windows. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I do not like the area close to Michigan Ave because it is too commercial and noisy.

Managing tenants comes with its own challenges, but it's definitely a viable option to get started in real estate.Wishing you the best on your journey, and feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more about it!