So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

I am new to the real estate game.

It helps a lot with networking on here.Other than that, be a sponge and soak up as much content to learn the game.

Please feel free to reach out to me and my team if you would like to come up with a game plan and build your buy box. 

🙏☺️ I completely understand where you’re coming from & you’re right that owning real estate is a key step toward truly being an investor.I’m still new to the game, but I have a solid plan in place to move toward ownership & establish myself as a real estate investor.

There are other players in the game to compare with like Kenny Bedwell at STR Insights or Bill Faeth's coaching.

Right now real estate is a different ball game.

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

Here's why:The Multi-State Chess Game:• Client had properties in 3 states• Each state has different deadlines to assess taxes• Federal changes trigger automatic state assessments• Timing the response saved $45K in state taxes🏠 Real Estate Investor Pro Tip:States can't assess back taxes if their statute of limitations expires before federal changes finalize.

House hacking in Chicago can be a game-changer—letting you live for free (or close to it) while building wealth through real estate.