Newbie from Illinois -- Lisle

[Jeff B.]

Hello ALL,

I located this website by performing a Google search on Fortunebuilders.com to get the low down on the company. I just read about the $20,000 pitch for a coaching program. I went to one of the 1 Day Seminars in Chicago (July 7, 2016). I knew their pitch was too good to be true. 

I am glad came across BP. I am hoping I can learn how to flip homes and gain knowledge from all the experienced REI. I carried my Real Estate license in ILLINOIS back in 2002, I think! I may be off a year.

I'm trying my hand at real estate investing. Where should I start? Do I go back to get my license or forget about it. I am a slumlord right now. I have been screwed twice by my last two tenants, who collectively has costed me $27,000 -- that is another conversation for another day.

Where should I begin? I am educated. I hold an MBA. I understand business and finances, but I have had my share of bad luck and poor investments, resulting in poor credit. How do I purchase properties with bad credit?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated,

jeff