Rents are generally low there as well, but definitely stable.

Here in Chicago, you should expect a range from $200-$275/SF, depending on the location, experience, labor, and material finish level.Are you in a position where you already own some land, or what is your current situation?

An 80% occupancy rate indicates low demand. 

Quote from @Jeff Betschart: I currently have 4 properties with M&M Property Pros.

Quote from @Todd Goedeke: @Parmesh P. there is no such TDA paying 7% or even 6% long term,5 years or longer.One example I know of is NYC teachers has a 7% fixed with a maximum $23,500 per year currently. 

I currently have about 50,000 saved and want to start putting it to use, knowing real estate is one of if not the safest investments.

Recapture typically happens only when you sell the property.If you use the property partly for personal use and partly as a rental in a given year, depreciation and other expenses must be prorated based on the number of days it was rented versus personal useBased on the current tax laws and regulations, once you've taken bonus depreciation on an asset, you cannot "capture" additional bonus depreciation on that same asset in future years, even if the rates increase.In the 2024 tax year, the rate for bonus depreciation is 60%.

This is a current sale going on in my area.

If you are a current owner, you are going to love these statistics:Median List Price= UP month over monthMedian New Listing Price=UP month over monthPrice Per Sqft=UP month over monthAvg days on Market=Down month over monthMedian days on Market=Down month over monthInventory=Down month over monthI don’t know if it could get much better for sellers!

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