Straight up Chicago investor podcast also has some great people that are on there.

For landscaping, you can get someone for roughly $20-30 an hour to cut the lawn (and it is a tax write off where your time is not). 

Honestly, the first thing I look at totally depends on the story the property is telling me.If it looks like a project with lazy management (a value-add play), I go straight to the rent roll.

You don't get a salary in real estate, it is a business that is straight commission with you paying all of your own expenses.Hope that helps.

Mahogany does not grow as straight as our Teak.The other property we were able to clear, mow, spray most of the underbrush out on some of the land. 

If you’re new to short-term rentals, here are some solid resources to get you started:✅ Airbnb & Vrbo Host Resource Centers – Perfect for learning the basics straight from the platforms.✅ YouTube channels like Robuilt and Airbnb Automated – Practical, step-by-step tips from experienced hosts.✅ Books like The Airbnb Expert’s Playbook – A great intro to hosting fundamentals.✅ Online communities (Facebook groups, Reddit’s r/Airbnb) – Learn from real hosts sharing what works and what doesn’t.Focus first on guest experience, pricing strategy, and local regulations—those are the pillars of a successful STR business.I can also share my top 5 beginner mistakes to avoid if you’d like—just let me know! 

The right planning can help, but a straight 1031 won’t remove the inheritance tax obligation.

I once met a homeowner facing foreclosure and jumped straight into the math — equity, arrears, options.

So, the Fed would have very likely started cutting in February if it had accurate data.

Always good to know who’s out there helping keep the numbers straight.