We are in Sub-markets, which have led us to having a very small general contracting pool and can't find any contractors to keep up with demand.

Plus is 4% even in line with market cap rates?

.; and capital to pay for options, marketing, legal counsel, accounting, tax advise, etc.  

In a really good market, an investor can achieve 1% of the money invested.

Chicago, with its vibrant neighborhoods and strong rental market, is a prime location for this strategy.

My last deal was my first off market deal and when I contacted the sellers wife about the deposits she said that that was a given as part of a multi family sale and they’d write me a check at the closing as I requested because money was tight and I didn’t want a credit where I’d have to come up with the funds out of pocket later.

Found on Zillow during a competitive time in the market.

This will allow you to enter the market earlier with funds saved up.

You really can't get a better snapshot of the Cleveland investment market right now. 

.📊 Market Appreciation vs Stock GrowthHere's where it gets really interesting!