Is this something that is the best way to bring me closer to my goal?  

This brings the TOTAL COST: $29,315,70For those who like per sqft breakdown it costs roughly $29/sqft - This apartment is almost exactly 1000sqftThere you have it!

I sent him a message on Facebook and proposed that I would bring him leads if he could help me close them and we’d split the profits 50/50.

For example, a $550,000 two-flat in Albany Park might bring in $2,500/month from the rented unit while you live in the other—covering most of your mortgage.3.

It sounds like a prudent choice to bring in a property manager.

@Obed Calixte The memories that bring me joy from a career perspective are the times when I've had the good fortune of delivering an above-projection return after a successful investment round trip. 

Once you have property it makes it so much easier to bring in investors and partners.

When Google brings up the search results, usually the first result will be from Zillow or Trulia.

What do you bring to the table that would make an investor-partner work with you? 

These are questions I would ask and as you noted, if it seems to good to be true.....I have not dove into this in detail, this is just what the "sniff test" questions I would ask - could be a great investment for people - I am just telling you what I would ask. question would be who is the lender with a proven track record as you note Chris that would be important to know is the fixed debt investments ( loans secured by RE) bringing in say 8 to 9% and the equity in the MF is making up the difference with rental returns.. so say rental returns are 6% and the Notes are at 7% that equals teh 13%  ???