If it might encompass CT in any way, is there a chance I might have access to this report?

To begin with you have to find a lender who does it and depending on the situation you might need one who can do it without access to the property.

This is why there are so many people that teach it and make thousands (or more) selling their e-books, courses & seminars.

Similar to the older properties in Hyde Park, Pullman provides an architectural landscape that provides desirable, historic inventory, all while easy Metra access to downtown.

We have access to private money but don't have the experience of having any projects under our belt yet.

Zillow is always a good start but contacting a realtor and getting access to an MLS is good too.

He's both super knowledgeable and accessible, as you can see from his countless posts on here. 

I'm wanting to access the cash, purchase REI's with cash then Refi on a 15- 20yr term.Based on the above information, what are the suggestions from the experienced investors?

In order to have checkbook control, the IRA account will need to be at a trust company that will allow the IRA to invest in an LLC (where you will be the manager and your IRA will be member - an as manager you will have checkbook access to the LLC bank account).

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