I figured this would be the perfect place to connect with like-minded people, get advice, and explore more resources to guide our decisions. 

learn about as many strategies as you can then open up a prop stream acct and go to town looking for motivated sellers in Middletown.  

On the contrary, uncertainty is the breeding ground for creating wealth.The core of the issue is whether you are willing to step out of the traditional investment framework and explore new business models and market opportunities.

We are in a tiny town about 36 miles south of Coeur d'Alene Idaho.

I’ve done a couple of fix-and-flip projects in the past using a hard money lender (HML), which has its pros and cons.I’m currently looking at a couple more properties and trying to decide if I should go with an HML again or explore other financing options.

If you want to learn more about investing in Boise and the greater area, resources, and the best coffee places in town, let me know and would be happy to chat more! 

My approach is conservative and focused on finding properties that meet specific criteria to ensure solid returns.If you’re interested in multifamily investing and would like to explore potential partnership opportunities, feel free to reach out!

Rent control varies from town to town.

As a fellow Chicagoan, I understand your reasoning for exploring opportunities outside of Illinois.

@Stacey OlsonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.