. $8k won't get you anything in a class B or A market with 20% down or even 10% down. keep going though!

Still renting and value keep increasing Lessons learned?

I want them to see the total picture and then keep whittling down to where they get close to say a 5% error rate. 

Offered to intern/work for him at half the pay as his personal assistant if he would teach me everything he knew.

Buy not many people can do this and it requires very good book keeping.

Hey Patrick, You can easily do a 1st mortgage refinance or 2nd HELOAN DSCR Cash out while keeping title to your property held in an S-Corp.

I keep window treatments white but I like everything light and bright. 

Hey @Mordechai Chaimovitz - It sounds like you are talking about Chicago's NW side because there are definitely tons of areas in Chicago where a 2 flat can cashflow well.I know for me buying on the nw side was critical to my personal well-being and life happiness. 

Keep track of those costs this year, they come into play in 2025 when it's in service.

If you intend to occupy this as a primary residence you could "assume" the loan meaning you would personally need to qualify with the existing lender to take on the loan in your own personal name. 3.