Networking, whether in person or with online meetups, is the best way to meet new people, and find out who is active.

. - We don't have a "Rep" at MSI Chicago because they are so big and just do everything online - at least from our experience.  

It takes 30-45 days, can be done online and needs to be renewed annually.

For rental property owners, the court will pay particular attention to the total net income of your rental.So, how is rental income calculated, and how does that play into child support payments? 

As of now, my general plan is to find a local realtor online who is experienced with real estate investing (and has investment properties of their own) to help me find a good local deal (goal is 20-25% return on ARV), get a hard money loan, aiming to rehab/repair/extend the property with my father (both have construction experience) within 4-5 months, and as for the loan exit strategy either sell or rent (depending on the deal). 

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Hey Matthew - Rates can vary depending on the specific scenario—things like property value, LTV, cash flow, credit score, and whether or not you want to buy down the rate with points all play a role.

I'm really interested in see how the "Local Agent in Charge" plays out and if they really do go after agents / brokers if the property owners do not comply. 

Broker will end up paying, if Saurabh Patel plays his cards right.

You could consider house hacking to reduce out of pocket expenses.It’s definitely an appreciation play not a cash flow play but with the federal government here appreciation is consistent - you won’t get super high appreciation like some places but also don’t get high depreciation as well.