Whether it's a private chat group, email support, or regular check-ins, make sure there’s a way to get ongoing help.7.

for double closing you would need your funds to buy then sell it to end buyer at premium. there are transactional funding companies that can lend the cash for a fee.

Properties are pieces of a market. 

The Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance has put together a page with more detailed info and the ability to send an opposition email to all city council members ( nboachicago.com/nspo ) Please take a minute to share your disapproval even if you are not directly impacted by this ordinance.

., get a higher paying job, work two jobs, go to trade school, get a higher paying degree, live in affordable area, etc...these are things that most of us did).

There are programs with low to even no seasoning.With cash out refi's you're most likely looking at 75% LTV max for most programs and 80% for rate and term

How are you guys finding the phone numbers of these property owners when looking for leads on off market deals?

It IS required that you at least sign a RE-05 (Prior to Showing Agreement).

Missing out on depreciation doesn't matter for now because you're living there.

That’s how you make your money, on the front end, not hoping the market will save you.( you can do things to add value )Now, how are you vetting the deals you're looking at?