Chicago Investors: How Has Your Mentality Changed in the Last Two Years?

Cash flow is definitely the biggest challenge; both in terms of finding properties to buy that cash flow with a loan on them and just company wide given interest rates and labor/material is up and, at least where I'm at in Jackson County, MO, taxes are way up too. 

This experience proves that even with challenges, strategic renovations and persistence can lead to a profitable outcome.

Navigating Zoning Laws: Challenges and Opportunities for Co-Living Real Estate InvestHey BiggerPockets Community,As co-living gains traction as a viable real estate investment strategy, it's crucial to understand how existing zoning laws can impact these ventures.

Starting in real estate is exciting but comes with its own set of challenges.

The owner, a family member of one of our buyers, inherited the property through probate, but they weren’t equipped to handle the renovation.The house had been left in disrepair for quite some time, with the previous owner struggling with mental health issues.

This is one of the most common challenges in the LA County community on BP.

Except for the mental pain losing $10k isn’t THAT much worse than breaking even.

Finding great off-market deals can feel like a needle-in-a-haystack challenge.

Real Estate, Wellness, and Community ImpactAs I move into 2025, I’m focused on deepening my faith and prioritizing wellness, mental health, self-control, and discipline.