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Jackie Escamilla
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Foreclosure: buy or a waste of time? Funding your thoughts..

Jackie Escamilla
  • Chicago, IL
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I have a few questions. I found a home foreclosure on realtor.com for $45k in Chicago. The property is occupied. Are there risks in purchasing a foreclosure with renters? At the closing will I be able to add that I will be giving them a lease? Also, your opinion on the next question would be very helpful. I do not have cash to purchase this home. A few of my thoughts were, apply for a mortgage, apply for a second mortgage, or a apply for a personal loan. Which would be best? I forgot to add I am very new at this and any/all feedback would be helpful. Thank you all for your time.

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Bjorn Ahlblad
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Bjorn Ahlblad
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@Jackie Escamilla in my opinion this type of transaction is for experienced operators and can become a horror show even for them. My advice is stay away and look for something mainsteam for your first buys. 

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