I asked him what town he is in and he stated Galesburg, IL.In any event you likely can't think of a way to assist because your knowledge base hasn't caught up (yet) with the opportunities surround you.

Hello all,I am Darrell and I am looking to start wholesaling in Chicago and some of the surrounding north and northwest suburbs.

I too have read many posts surrounding this subject.

In the late 80's a lot of hype was surrounding an airport that was going to be built - I believe - in Palmdale.

At lease the ones just surrounding this one look ok.

Everywhere I get my info from says to surround myself with other investors in my area.

You need the base of the surrounding courses to be able to manage the advanced topics first.

(Today's tenants need LOTS of grounded outlets, and many expect air conditioning or at least nice ceiling fans) Update your cabinets (or faces) and fixtures, the tub and surround (at a minimum reglaze), some paint and floorcovering, and now YOU can expect 20+ years of pretty trouble free service.

I believe that you need to surround yourself with expertsm because title and settlement is not a place for DIY.

Do Not Trust your average handyman for this.Bathroom vanities, medicine cabinets, and light bars are pretty inexpensive anymore, and replacing the usual Box vanity with a pedestal sink makes the lua appear much more spacious (admittedly, you lose some storage, but you can regain that with an over the john cabinet or shelving.)If your tub surround is trash, fix it right...new concrete backer and ceramic tile.