It’s exciting to hear you’re looking to scale up into larger multifamily investments—financial independence is a fantastic goal, and it sounds like you’re taking the right steps to get there.It’s great that you’re already focused on assembling a team and diving into market analysis.

Does anyone have advice on where to start, what resources to look into, or steps I can take to get into something like this?

FHA might be a good first step if you're strapped for cash.How long do you plan to hold the property?

The fact that you’re ready to take action is already a big step forward.

So, coming in to the real estate field with no capital it seems like a good first step to get my feet wet and get a better understanding of real estate investing as a whole.Since I will be on the buying side of the deal, obviously negotiating will be a big part of my job.

When I asked what happened with the applicant, they took weeks to inform me that squatters had moved into the property. 3) When I asked for a copy of the court paperwork they had filed (to ensure they were actually doing something about it and to discuss with my own lawyer), they reassured me vaguely they were taking steps while they moved slowly without telling me what exactly they were doing.

I feel I have a rough idea, which is..I'm in Rogers Park, my next important step is to wait out 1.5 years until I can fully rent out the condo, but for the meanwhile get a roommate to save more money.

A close-up of the stovetop or the back steps won't sell the house.

Maryland’s DLLR site you mentioned is definitely a step in the right direction.

so every step is tougher.2. you don't really compare the interest rate when purchased and the interest rate when refinancing - that is apples and oranges.