And a local resident is usually very helpful.

Generally if your property was under your personal name, most financial institutions would go up to 80% Combined Loan to Value (CLTV), but because of COVID 19.

I have recently started writing down addresses of run down or abandoned properties that I would like to purchase, but I only have the owner's name.

My name is Dylan Webb and I'm a licensed realtor with eXp Realty & investor in the Northeast, PA area. 

The one Brandon Turner wrote about doubling your portfolio every year is also good but I cant remember the name off the top of my head. 

You will need their advice on your state & local laws to properly proceed.

We have a local competitor that brags they don't charge a maintenance markup, yet we know:1) They charge owners $60/hour for their handyman2) How much do you think they're paying their handyman? 

You're in the right place to connect with local Chicago investors.

Not sure if it's because you started with my name but this response makes me feel more safe to share more details.Its an interesting multifamily that was repositioned to be rented out by bedroom with the majority of the rents being paid by nonprofits. 

I spent years there in Jackson did probably 1000 flip loans to locals and owned at one time 200 sfrs..