Sellers rarely mind the low deposit and extended closing period due to the nature of the property, or at least they can be made aware of the fact that their lot has issues that will take MY time and MY money to solve and then they come around.My terms on the flip are: Minimum 10K spread between purchase and flip value.  1-2K deposit upfront to hold the property for 7 days then the deposit becomes non-refundable after the 7th day and the buyer has the same amount of time that I originally negotiated with seller typically 8-12 months(its a purchase contract but because of contingencies its essentially an option).  

My recommendation would be to look into hospitals nearby and try to market to them to be an option for traveling nurses also. 

After 4-5-6 years then maybe roll them up into a small mulitfamily.Another option if you have the credit and some capital is to buy a 4 unit as owner/occupied and live in one and rent the other 3. 

Most of the investors I talk with have a hard time finding deals that work on the market.The investors that I work with are finding that New Construction is a good option.  

By exploring options for cost-effective utility usage, such as installing low-flow fixtures and implementing irrigation systems, we can significantly save on water expenses.To keep things running like a well-oiled machine, you’ve got to have a rock-solid asset management plan.

This form is included with the Illinois Eviction Notice on this site, and will be necessary if you have to file a Complaint against a Tenant for Eviction (next step).Filing the Complaint If after receiving the Notice of Eviction the Tenant has not paid the rent or cured the lease violation (if they have that option), then the landlord must sue the Tenant for eviction by filing a Complaint with the County Clerk's Office in the County where the property sits.

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Trying to decide what my options are for 2025.  

Your post about summarizes what I figured my best options are. 

with that being said - see what the options are. and the more you can inconvenience yourself the more likely it is to work.