The house had the utilities turned off for the 6 years, and was filled with the original 1 owner's furniture, clothes, appliances, car and ecn food in the frig (without elctric on for 6 years). 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.   

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...

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?

can you start with a house hack?

That is a very smart way to start your journey.