Specifically, short-term rentals can help you get REPS status.

Feel free to connect if you have any specific questions about, but this is the best general advise.

The majority of our expertise comes from experience and having a specific book of real-estate clients who are involved in a wide variety of activities.

Ian specifically said, just this past Thursday night, this is the first time he has had a deal fail and the first time he has had to tell investors they are losing their money- which clearly, based on the info above is false.

There should always be timeline contingencies factored into each projects specifics.

I would probably go with a HELOC as you won't have to pay for what you're not using unless you've got a specific property you're going to be buying with that money so you know you won't just take out the loan and sit on it paying interest all the while. 

I can also share some great resources and guides to get you started.Let me know what specifically you're looking to learn, and we can set up a time to talk.

Assumed nothing could possibly go wrong in the next 5 years what you want when you look at an investment property is to know the current rental amounts, specific expense items, and conditions of the building, grounds, and mechanical systems.  

Asking about the SW suburbs specifically, in the land of long sidewalks and big actual parking lots. 

Real estate transactions, especially flips, come with specific tax implications such as the potential for dealer classification, short-term capital gains, and cost allocation for renovations, which can significantly impact your tax liability.