The other 2/3s of the metro area are doing more than well in every aspect.Outlook: We are currently in the middle of a giant freeway expansion/modernization project costing $1.7 billion dollars.

Think I may be in the market shortly looking for another project. 

I moved here from Florida after seeing the projected growth.

And for over 10 years, I have been in multifamily affordable housing development, and I am very familiar with asset management, property management, construction, and tax credit financing.

It's more efficient for managing the properties.

It's good to meet another born and raised Chicagoan in the forums.I've found that the best thing is to stick to what you know, in terms of the areas and the types of projects you work on.

Without knowing much about the project you're looking at, that's where I'd look in the model

As an owner, what are the top considerations or issues you face when deciding to bring on a property management company to help manage your units?

I would say it probably happens more often than not especially if housewife or househusband is doing that managing.

You will build skills and experience in acquiring and managing the duplexes that will help you with real estate projects large and small.