Housing prices are fairly stable historically, and to the extent that I need to live somewhere, I might as well gain both experience and purchasing an asset while doing it. 4) In this ever-increasing technological society we live in, I might not be living in the same place for 30-years like previous generations.

@Linda JumatBy the board rules, tax professionals are not allowed to contact you, you have to initiate such contact yourself.This board have 20+ accountants specializing in real estate, and we work nationwide. in case you are willing to consider a remote relationship aided by technology - you have plenty of choices here.

I am finishing up my degree from Old Dominion University in finance with a concentration on RE and a minor in civil engineering technology.

Extreme cold and winter that seemingly lasts forever, most notably makes this life difficult. I

My name is Orn.I'm having some difficulty making the decision and want to see what other options I have that I might miss.Part 1 - the background storyI own a 2 bed 1 bath condo in Chicago since July 2016. ($147,500 with 20% down at 3.87500% interest. $336 HOA -- as of today the loan remaining is $106,050.53)I love this condo. it great sunlight, the perfect size for my family.YET, I'm not satisfied.My goal is to become a landlord and start to invest more in properties by 30.I was a stayed-home mom for 2 years and just back to work for 11 months.The very main reason I'm back to work was that I want to make my goal happen.

Never expecting to get rich quick, however, having down payment has been the difficult. I

The technology and support nationwide is also top of the line. 

@Tyler Phalen we always look for multi purpose and trust technology only slightly haha.

I can certainly appreciate the difficulty in going after every wholesaler.I'll contact the Division of Real Estate for more information. 

I used all cash and my heloc to start and ended up cash strapped and had difficulty recovering in time for the next deal.