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I live in Chicago and work remotely. I don't own a car, and because of the ongoing monthly costs, I'd prefer not to have one if possible.

I'm considering buying a property in one of the following areas as an investment. My plan is to live in the home until I pay off the mortgage, and then buy a second property while renting out the first one.

1. Chicago

2. Indiana or Wisconsin, close to Chicago

I've heard that Chicago has many laws that are not very landlord-friendly.

On the other hand, Indiana and Wisconsin are generally considered more landlord-friendly. However, living there without a car would be very difficult, so I would likely need to buy or lease one. The monthly cost for a car, including the lease payment, insurance, and gas, would be around $700.

Both options have their pros and cons.

If you were in my situation, which option would you recommend, and why?

I live in Chicago and work remotely. I don't own a car, and because of the ongoing monthly costs, I'd prefer not to have one if possible.

I'm considering buying a property in one of the following areas as an investment. My plan is to live in the home until I pay off the mortgage, and then buy a second property while renting out the first one.

1. Chicago
2. Indiana or Wisconsin, close to Chicago

I've heard that Chicago has many laws that are not very landlord-friendly.

On the other hand, Indiana and Wisconsin are generally considered more landlord-friendly. However, living there without a car would be very difficult, so I would likely need to buy or lease one. The monthly cost for a car, including the lease payment, insurance, and gas, would be around $700.

Both options have their pros and cons.

If you were in my situation, which option would you recommend, and why?

I live in Chicago and work remotely. I don't own a car, and because of the ongoing monthly costs, I'd prefer not to have one if possible.

I'm considering buying a property in one of the following areas as an investment. My plan is to live in the home until I pay off the mortgage, and then buy a second property while renting out the first one.

1. Chicago
2. Indiana or Wisconsin, close to Chicago

I've heard that Chicago has many laws that are not very landlord-friendly.

On the other hand, Indiana and Wisconsin are generally considered more landlord-friendly. However, living there without a car would be very difficult, so I would likely need to buy or lease one. The monthly cost for a car, including the lease payment, insurance, and gas, would be around $700.

Both options have their pros and cons.

If you were in my situation, which option would you recommend, and why?

I know only few Art fair like "Other art Fair". Can you please list some indoor art fairs in the United States where independent artists can participate, rather than just galleries?

Hi artists,

People often say that building an email list is essential for an art business, but I’ve been struggling to grow mine and wanted to ask how everyone else is doing it.

I’ve tried things like asking visitors to subscribe during art fairs and adding a newsletter signup form to my website, but it’s still been difficult to attract subscribers.

I’d really appreciate hearing about any strategies that have worked for you, especially online methods for growing an email list.

Hi Artists,

I often hear that growing an email list is very important for building an art business, but I’m curious how other artists are actually growing their lists.

For example, when I participated in art fairs, I asked some people I met in person to subscribe, and I also created a signup page on my website. However, I still find it difficult to grow the number of subscribers.

If you don’t mind sharing, I would love to hear how other artists are expanding their email lists, especially online.

Hello Artists, how are you managing your studio situation?

With the recent surge in the cost of living, many people can’t even afford the rent for a regular one-bedroom apartment, let alone a studio. Personally, I’m sharing a place, so lately I’ve only been able to create digital work.

Digital art allows me to keep producing without taking up physical space, even if it doesn’t sell. But with traditional painting using canvas and materials, unsold works quickly pile up. Eventually, you end up renting storage space and taking on additional financial burden.

How are other artists dealing with this issue? Are most people financially supported by jobs outside of art? I’m simply curious how everyone is navigating this situation.

I’ve been producing a lot of artworks, but over the last decade I’ve only managed to sell three pieces. I’ve explored a wide range of approaches, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, email marketing, and even paid art fairs. Despite these efforts, I feel like I’ve lost my sense of direction.

At this stage, I’m considering working with an art business coach who specializes in helping artists sell their work. If you have any recommendations, I would be very grateful.

For context, my practice is rooted in contemporary art, with a focus on digital work.

I would also really appreciate hearing about any personal experiences you’ve had with art coaches.