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.

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). 

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.   

It sounds like you’ve got a great start, and I’m sure you’ll do well in wholesaling.

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 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...

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

can you start with a house hack?

I would start with the marketplace section here on BP. 

LIHTC eligible, opportunity zone, STR eligible, property management in the area….Pretty decent list. didn't know where to start so I figured I would ask the more seasoned of the bunch.