I’m in the early stages of my real estate journey and joined Bigger Pockets to connect with other investors, learn from people with more experience, and surround myself with individuals who are actively growing in this space.My background is in renovations, and I run Precise Home Renovations LLC, which has given me a strong understanding of construction, materials, budgeting, and project management.

Do you have any advice that would be useful for growing and scaling my portfolio in Calumet City?

Not sure if your lake is well stocked or known for fishing but growing up in Canada, ice fishing was always something that became popular during the cold months.

How do MI markets like Grand Rapids compare with other popular midwest markets such as Columbus OH and Kansas City? 

All the popular markets seem either oversaturated, out of our budget, or the numbers just don't make sense.

That becomes a real limitation as your short-term rental operation grows more complex or if you manage multiple properties.Hospitable (formerly Smartbnb) is known for being one of the best platforms for automated messaging across Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.

Not everyone loves QuickBooks, for example, despite its popularity.

WSJ and CNBC published featured articles about growing investor enthusiasm for the sector.

Hello fellow investors/house hackers,I feel stuck and it's getting frustrating.  I've been working on getting my credit better (which is around 730 now) and saving up for my next house hack.  I've been following the a...

You can still buy properties in the $120k–$180k range that hit the 1% rule and cash flow while also benefiting from solid appreciation as the city continues to grow.