However, due to short seasons, and more mild winters, I'm struggling to think even 3-4 years from now that I'd pull anything more than $50K a year in rentals.Bills / property taxes are about $12,000 a year.The thing is, being single, and not really dying to work in this area (small town), I'm feeling rather stuck, as is all the equity.I'm currently not working, but very much want to move back to Chicago, a place I love, and start buying cash flowing properties.I'd suspect I would have about $900,000+ after all is done if it sold at $950K, considering the vast array of other things I've accumulated (wood splitters, machinery, tools, MCM furniture, rugs,).

When I used to live in other states, I often would come across free MLS listing booklets in Shopping centers but I don't see those here.Lastly, i would love to ask questions, learn and progress with seniors here.

Would love to hear the responses.

Although I would love to have a management company, I am not sure we can afford it starting out, so I am hoping to self-manage initially and hoping not to screw things up too much!

Would love to know if you find anything.

.#6: Master the Art of the Contractor Stable: I have thrived as a Landlord in several out-of-state markets (Purchasing Homes that are 120 years old) and the biggest thing is knowing how to build a contractor stable and being able to read an Inspectors Report and ask the right questions.

I'd love to tap into the knowledge and experiences of this community to not only help them find the perfect spot but to also utilize my home as a rental during the 6 week festival. 

Hi @Jonathan Klemm, I would love to link up!

I'd love to learn more about those.

I'm heading to Troy this weekend to explore since it's been a few years since I've been there, I'd love to hear what neighborhoods I should check out and why.