I have been a Union carpenter for four years now and enjoy working physical labor. I would like to put my money to work instead of shoveling my money into the bank (mortgage) or to a landlord (renting). I currently am...

I'm broke as a joke but I have good credit how do I get started 

That is a very smart way to start your journey.

Ive been trying for years to use my home equity to start investing in other propeties or apt buildings.

My advice would be to start small with your first deals to gain experience before scaling up.

Start by using a land trust and transfer the deed to your LLC later, once you’ve acquired a few more properties.If you’re willing to move and remodel, consider getting a 30-year loan on your next property.

Penalties of these Federal charges may include:30 years in prisonUp to $1 million in finesIt's a Federal crime.I'm not currently at foreclosure, but am recently out of state starting grad school, no income, and home needs repairs that I simply do not have the money to make.

If you’re just getting started in real estate, feel free to reach out – I’ve been coaching new investors for a while and am happy to help you however I can.

Seller financing can be a fantastic way to get into a 4+ unit property, especially in a competitive market like Chicago.Have you started reaching out to owners directly or networking with agents who specialize in multifamily properties?

I think investors see it the same way and invest that way too leading to bumps in prices if they start to see a trend.