The whole reason for purchasing the duplex was to help save and pay for the proper legal advice.I'm hoping a good brain, a professional presentation, hard work, as well as being an open book will be my competitive advantage.

I was looking into wholesaling because a fellow investor presented a  deal to me which includes a very motivated seller...My business partner got the seller to agree upon a price that is around 60% of its appraised market value..

It's clear from your post that you don't understand the challenge that meth presents.

I know of 3 banks that presently loan money on property where the down payment comes from IRA's.

Most of them were very helpful and I only saw a high pressure sales presentation once.  

There's always some networking time, then a presentation on an interesting topic, and then more networking time.

@Brad Chatman I suggest you connect with investors who are investing where the cash flow deals are presently in chicago.

I just don't know how to word a letter that would present myself as being a serious buyer.  

-Have about $30k in savings and usually able to put $2k in savings every month unless I'm paying for some other expense like a vacation or Christmas presents or an emergency-I have no other means of retirement accounts (no 401ks or anything like that)Where we live now, we know it wasn't going to be our "forever" home.  

@Russell Brazil Thank you for your feedback and based on your statement knowing how to work with an appraiser shouldn't be an issue if you present yourself as a professional and respect the process.