![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1589037/small_1621513956-avatar-andresfelipe.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
2 July 2020 | 6 replies
If people move to Dekalb the driving time can be as close as 5-15 min driving but the restaurants, schools, etc is way more limited than in the other suburbs and the distance to the city of Chicago is way more and with no train option while Elburn, St.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1317930/small_1621511280-avatar-anthonyv121.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 August 2020 | 66 replies
This trains the tenant to expect an increase annually, but the amounts are small enough ($20 to $35) it doesn't effect vacancy.If you delay rate increases in the hope of tenant stability, you shoot yourself in the foot a few years in when you have a home renting for substantially below market.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1816861/small_1695569654-avatar-ericf298.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
21 July 2020 | 4 replies
Most of the good ones have training programs.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/673986/small_1694557892-avatar-stevem154.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 July 2020 | 3 replies
Very convenient location to trains and highways.They accepted a bid and went in contract prior to Covid being serious.
5 July 2020 | 2 replies
@Gerard PeacockGenerally, the training for a license really is about teaching you the the laws and rules for your State.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1778735/small_1621515517-avatar-kellyb169.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
11 July 2020 | 73 replies
Turnkey and I’m bringing the money I’ll do 50/50If I’m guiding the project the most I’ll give up is 30%I train friends family and Zillow Addicts to spot properties If they spot one that makes sense I give them a small market research fee and allow them to JV as much as they want
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/798063/small_1694602984-avatar-vincentp32.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 July 2020 | 6 replies
All the while I’ve saved all my rental income and rigorously saved income from working so I’m still sitting on a nice chunk of capital to continue to push forward and buy more.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1820686/small_1621515858-avatar-caseyh87.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
20 July 2020 | 27 replies
My best advice is to train yourself to spot opportunities in your market when you see them.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/722822/small_1621496111-avatar-merylm.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
9 July 2020 | 43 replies
@Meryl McElwain it strikes me as a regional malaise.............some people are unfortunately being trained to believe that actions do not have consequences.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1395092/small_1621511899-avatar-curtissg.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
7 July 2020 | 2 replies
Who offers the best training for new realtors?