After speaking to a real estate investor recently, I got to find out that one of the most important things for wholesaling (if not the most important) is networking, that goes from buyers to listing agents and everyone involved in the sale and purchase of a property.

I have an attorney in Illinois (Sottile and Barile) who we use that might be able to provide some assistance on this as it could get complex in regards to the situation - especially if any of the current deed holders have children involved.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Using vouchers are a potential way for somebody with a lower income  ( like me or that teacher you mention) to step into homeownership -and it is a trick to get through all that is involved.  1- A mortgage (in my area)  will be higher than the amount of my voucher -so I am applying for a USDA Direct 502 rural loan.

Your post, and its content, appear to all be quite honest, which is, in itself, is a remarkable revelation in today's society and much appreciated.My main problem, being both older and retired, is getting around the technology involved today and I have found several people who appear to be able to get a site up and running for me and get me front page Google rankings.

I'm currently involved in a few projects myself, primarily in the fix-and-flip and BRRRR space, and I'm always on the lookout for lending partners.

Cashing out so I can begin a new investing adventure involving tiny homes :)

Both are in a small market in Illinois, where I have family involved in real estate and construction, so it’s been a great way to jumpstart my multi-family journey.As I'm looking to expand, I’m particularly interested in out-of-state investing, since the DC area where I live is a bit too expensive for my investment goals.

In the world of commercial real estate, especially for those of us involved in wholesaling, hard money lending, and larger commercial transactions, finding truly qualified leads can be one of the toughest parts of the job.Unlike traditional real estate, commercial deals require a more complex understanding of financing, deal structure, and the unique needs of clients—many of whom are investors looking for specific ROI targets.

For properties like these, the condition and price often don’t warrant upfront financial vetting, and too many barriers can add friction to the process.When it comes to lead times, I agree they’re essential for occupied homes—if tenants are involved, a 12-24 hour heads-up allows everyone to prepare.