I assume you disagree, as well.I do plan a long post going down this rabbit hole, but it will take a few days, as my own tax season is not over.

I typically use regional banks to fund my deals but my 2 go-to banks have either slowed or fully stopped investment loans so recently I've connected with several online brokers but all came from ads or they reached out to me vs personal recommendations and intros so I have concerns. 

Continuing to move this project forward!

my strategy is FIip for starters and in a year or two switch to rentals. budget for the first property about 200K...where sould i look?

Also does anyone have any references for realtors in Chicago who are experienced in condos and rental properties?

Ideally, this would be someone with a strong reputation and a proven track record in full-scale renovations, along with in-depth knowledge of the Pittsburgh market.If you have any recommendations or advice on contractors who fit this description, I’d love to hear from you!

Hey everyone, Has anyone done short term rentals in Chicago.

I'm not interested in Section 8 rentals.  

Did you manage to find any lenders who will do this  model?

I have just begun my journey in real estate investing.