Quote from @Paul Stewart: I used Hospitable for years and only switched last year because we needed a Home & Villas integration.

@Paul Novak Thank you for sharing this.

I started my investing career just over 30 years ago in Minnesota, buying a total gut job on the east side of St Paul on a credit card. 

@Paul Moore and @Jim Pfeifer Great feedback. 

@Paul Novak You are gave good, prudent advice, nothing wrong with that! 

You should obtain a copy of a book published 45 years ago “Invest in Debt” by Jimmy Napier and a book still available on Amazon, Swapping Real Estate for Fun and Profit by Paul Kelley.  

Quote from @Paul Stewart: Quote from @Nicole Riseley Ketchum: 100%.

I like @Paul De Luca recommendation for option 2 because of the DTI situation and your overall goal of buying the next property.Either way, I don't think you can go wrong with either of those awesome Chicago neighborhoods, unless one is much closer or further away to the blue line - that could really help with your appreciation and long-term value!

Originally posted by @Paul Kuhn:Yes, I am looking for an online platform to begin self-managing too.

@Paul Sanders, just a few thoughts.