People with a lot of money still like to work they just do what they love and enjoy as money is not the primary factor but secondary at that point.First thing is take a long and hard look at your budget and what money comes in and what goes out monthly.

Currently I work as a Software Developer, which I love to do and have always enjoyed doing, but during my years in college, I realized that working a full-time job will not get me where I wanted to go.

Enjoy as you prosper.....

On my own, I'll probably overlook a lot of things since I'm a newbie.So far, I virtually drove around the neighborhood on Google, looked at 3rd party real estate sites (Zillow, etc), and drove by three properties in the area.

@Rob KrachYou are clearly acting as an agent and creating an illegal lease mandating tenant to do repairs.You can't find tenants for people because it's a "friend"my advice to you is to get a license in the state of Illinois, and then list properties for lease option and get a fee for finding a tenant buyerOr find a way to get on title as a principal without the license, such as subject to existing financing or land contract.As @Curt Smith said Google "YouTube Jeff Watson illegal Wholesaling"The business of Real Estate Investing takes not just reading on boards but getting a good contract attorney and understanding local laws of agency @Bill Gulley

I am a Realtor who deals with traditional, luxury, and luxury auction real estate :) I truly love what I do and enjoy helping people in the process! 

I have helped multiple investors in the past and really enjoy helping those interested in investing. 

I am a Realtor who deals with traditional, luxury, and luxury auction real estate :) I truly love what I do and enjoy helping people in the process! 

I hope you enjoy the area.

I hope you enjoy the site and are able to get started on the right foot.