suggest you find a different attorney firm to work with...they'll take a cut, but worth it.

Cut to length screw brackets to wall.

This dealflow is then supplemented with deals from the broker channel.The broker channel will get leads in the door quickly, but they are usually of questionable quality and loyalty.

I can see when they're cleaning the pool, cutting the grass, servicing the HVAC unit outside, etc.

If the partner wants to get a bigger cut on future deals, they can save their money and buy into a larger percentage on the next deal.

Hard money lenders have a good amount of flex when it comes to FICO score and typically the main issue that borrowers with low FICO's have is that their max loan size gets cut which doesn't seem to be an issue here.

If the cost of rehabbing it is more than it’s insured for, they’ll just cut me a check for what it’s insured for minus the $2,500 deductible.

I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.

I would protect myself and cut my losses so I was not looking over my shoulder or getting high blood pressure every time I heard a knock on the door (hoping it is not the FBI showing up to ask you some questions). 

Supplement this far simpler entity approach by ensuring you have appropriate types and levels of insurance, you operate your business in a manner in which your conduct is not considered an exclusion in your policy, you work with licensed and insured vendors, you execute contracts with indemnification clauses with these same vendors/ require additional insured status &  maintain appropriate licensing and permits.