Be skeptical of the developer's claims, as your property's value likely won't see substantial growth until the entire development is completed and sold, which could take several years.

We talk about this often on our Real Estate Notes Show.1) If they pay/reinstate2)  If they don't pay and it sells at auction (lose equity)3)  If they don't pay and we take it back.

They can help you navigate the market and avoid common pitfalls.If you’re serious about taking the plunge, start analyzing properties in both Boston and Chicago markets to understand local trends.

I always tell clients to take care of the hard job first - If this is a sellers market then find your property and even get it under contract before you sell your old property.  

@Wale Lawal This is great advice, and I’ll definitely take it to heart.

While I was running my inspection business, trying to build a real estate business, and taking care of 4 rentals with family, I was also going to night school to get a degree in MIS.

As far as timeframe, anywhere from 21-45 days depending on how quick a borrower gets their docs to underwriting, how long the appraisal takes, etc.

Some PM companies take on higher end stuff (think Cul-De-Sac neighborhoods) and some focus on the hood.

- Yes, it does take more time to schedule this:(--- Our FieldTechs do have sets of locks our locksmith has pre-keyed, so we can "rekey" a property faster.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.