But how to spend this cash has been of the biggest concern, because without really having a strategy, we're not "crystal clear" on what we want, and so we can't successfully narrow down our field of opportunity and hone in on the right deals. 

Based on your books if you have them or on your 2018 taxes or on your crystal ball.

Originally posted by @Crystal Smith:My recommendations are to purchase either SFH or Multi's that are being sold AS-IS (but livable) in Belmont Craigan; Humboldt Park; Oak Park; Near Midway; & Homewood.

These protections extend for 120 days from enactment (March 27, 2020).https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11320Let me be crystal clear: I am not a proponent of it!

Future reference - the onus is on the borrower to make it crystal clear to their lender what type of deal they're working with, provide more than enough info/documentation, and for the lender to do their best to identify potential potholes in the road before going under app. 

@Alberto Mazatan Trevino Unfortunately, there really is no exact science to accurately predicting a future cap rate because none of us have a crystal ball. 

@Mike Morawski, wow. you made me realize how much work I still need to do in crystallizing what I want before approaching potential capital partners.I will process and revert back.

No crystal ball here but in over 25+ years investing in both stocks and real estate I still marvel a how many people panic at the bottom of the cycle and end up buying high and selling low. 

@Crystal SmithIn Cleveland I can buy a decent Sfh for around 80k- 100k and a decent duplex for around 100-120k.

My fake crystal ball says 75% cash out and short seasoning are gone until after the election, people go back to work full time and get off unemployment, and we can have a general rise in market confidence.