Thanks to everyone who joined the Chicago Veterans Real Estate Group meetup at Boulevard! Highlights included Kirby Atwell’s insights on building a short-term rental portfolio for financial freedom and Sam Sharp’s market update. Stay tuned for the full video on our YouTube channel and get ready for more events in 2025.

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