If you're in real estate, whether as an agent or a developer, SB-9 in San Diego City is something you need to have on your radar and smart investors can make it work to their advantage.

You might have to pay them down 2 or 3 times a month which is a headache, but controls your spending better.  

As a side note, and maybe others will recommend this as well, obtain your real estate license instead if you are interested in pursuing sales full-time.

The problem with taking on a second property that needs work when you already have one is when major things break in both at the same time.

Get a good real estate attorney and have them help you navigate this.

Back when I started selling foreclosures, the REO (real estate owned) inventory was crazy high.

I’m all for getting started and primaries make good rentals when only held for a year or two before they’ve had time to appreciate.

Hi, I've been doing some research on the maximum interest rate allowable one can charge on a real estate loan.

Contact the real estate division for confirmation: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/dre.html 

Start by attending real estate meetups, BiggerPockets forums, and local investor groups to connect with potential partners.