I have not personally invested in condos although I've had friends who have and the HOA fees are a variable fee which is why I have not chosen to invest in condos.

I'm an investor-friendly realtor in the area and help other investors invest in multi-family. 

We’re an investor-friendly lender and we work with a lot of clients in similar situations who need a more flexible refinance option.A couple of programs worth considering:DSCR Refi (Cash-Out or Rate/Term):Even with tighter equity, a DSCR refinance can sometimes provide a path out of a loan without requiring heavy cash in.

My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market.

What's going on with the individual line item operating expenses? 

I'm a local broker, investor, and PM (100+ STR properties and multifamily).Please consider me a friend and a resource, and maybe share more about how you got this far -- what got you interested initially in REI? 

Mayby Blake is the deranged individual they discussed at the webinar. 

Additionally, investor-friendly policies, including no state income tax, enhance appeal for out-of-state buyers.However, pushback on investing in Texas often centers on market-specific risks.

For example, I would look at deals that…- Use fixed, long-term debt- Use lenders that are not operators- Use lenders that leave the loan on their balance sheet- Locations that are truly landlord friendly, low crime, limited new supply, no rent control, etc.- Cashflow Day 1- Partners…make sure you have the ability to remove a partner- Clearly understand tax impacts such as bonus depreciation, recapture, negative capital accounts

Two quick moves: pick one lane for deal one (light rehab or small buy‑and‑hold) and tighten a Chicago buy box so you can underwrite a few listings each week; then meet two investor‑friendly agents and a GC to sanity‑check scope, rents, and neighborhoods.Which part of the city are you most drawn to, and are you leaning toward a light flip or a rental for your first play?