I'm looking to purchase a 2-4 unit in northern Illinois, the Freeport area seems to have tons of affordable inventory.

I have had to truly suck up my principal which has been hard and one day I might but starting out you know that it is just survival mode so you can afford to grow more and ten years in be able to be more picky if choose to change routes. 

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.  

They'll have to find a home they can afford, and then one that meets the guidelines (needs to be in good condition.) 

Many advisors don’t understand the complexities of real estate investing, fail to provide tax strategies, and, unfortunately, some are more focused on selling products for commissions rather than offering real value.That said, not all financial advisors are the same.

You don't give any indication of what you can afford, so it's hard to give you much more advice than that.When asking for directions, it helps to know where you are at and what mode of transportation you are using (foot, bicycle, Ford F-350, Porsche 911, etc.), and where you want to end up.

@Marci Stein replace the whole system and provide a great product to your buyer.

It sounds like this might have been some sort of "creative financing" scenario where the buyer has $0 but is trying to cobble together 3 liens and 8 JV partners to buy something they cant afford.

Same issue on 2 both the Costco and Lifeproof products.

Sometimes, it’s all about finding the right nearby areas that balance cash flow with future appreciation to achieve your goals.Here are a few cities (there are more) just outside Atlanta that have strong RTP ratios and more affordable entry points, I suggest looking into:East Point, GA College Park, GA Douglasville, GA Lithonia, GA If you’re interested in any of these areas, feel free to DM me!