Take some time, educate yourself on the process and what it takes to succeed, develop a plan and gain some experience...then go after it hard when equipped.

Currently I have a corporation (although I haven't done anything with it) and I would like to know if I can purchase new office equipment and then include that as an expense on my tax returns for next year.

If you are going to the Parade on Friday, be safe. know there will be a ton of pick pockets so caution is the key word.As to networking, there are a ton of Chicago types on here, and you should hit up a few of the local REI Clubs.Here is a link for come clubs: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-clubs/illinois.htmlEach club has its own unique identity and "vibe" so hit a few and figure out which if not all that work for you.

Untimely or excessive noise or disruptive conduct, including but notlimited to, noise or disturbance caused by voices, radios, stereos, televisions, tools, machinery, equipment, motorized vehicles or animals.Any property which has been subject to revocation of a Residential Rental License Permit under this Ordinance shall not be eligible for a new or renewal Residential Rental License Permit for a period not less than three (3) years.

If your model is to create lots of things and sell them, but those things require maintenance, then you might as well be the one to do the maintenance since the buyer of those things is likely not equipped to handle the maintenance (or at least not any better than you).

If they would cash flow for you, then they should be cash flowing for the seller, since you're going to be in the identical debt position if you bought these.

For a double closing, you will either need to be there, have somebody get a power of attorney to act in your behalf and attend, or maybe even have a remote closing where a notary comes to you (but to do that you need to have certain equipment and it does cost more to do that).

Well aware of the opportunities made by RE investors and housing.In the big picture, say I open a small factory turning out consumer widgets and use the funding made available for plant, equipment, inventor and employees.

I work in capital equipment sales for a laser systems manufacturer...yes I sell lasers, and no these lasers aren't nearly as cool as these sound :)I graduated Oregon State in Business and Entrepreneurship (Go Beavs!).

Lending can take place with the property as collateral or it can have other types of assets, such accounts receivable or equipment mixed in.