Has anyone heard if James Hodge's REI Game Changer program is worth it?

@Daniel Cullen - we just recorded a Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast with an investor who did his first househack in Blue Island.

They may be getting out of your market, or the commercial rental market, or duplexes, or just don't like your track record.

Is it worth it?

@Sam TrightThe agreement with the lender most likely will forbid you from selling any part of the loan, and if you did those funds would be to pay off the loan.As an example if you had a note worth $30k and lender gave you $15k, if you sold a partial for $20k the lender would require you to pay off the loan.Also most partial agreements also explicitly state the loan is not leveraged.

From what I’ve heard, some lenders in Texas are especially favorable for these types of projects, so it’s worth checking out a few in the area.Now, finding those elusive off-market deals is an art in itself!

If you're unsure about the shut-off process, contacting the city of Chicago for assistance or confirmation is a good idea.Has anyone here used a professional service to winterize their property, and if so, was it worth it?

Worth having a conversation about it with them to figure out what's going on. 

Ideally, this would be someone with a strong reputation and a proven track record in full-scale renovations, along with in-depth knowledge of the Pittsburgh market.If you have any recommendations or advice on contractors who fit this description, I’d love to hear from you!

Again, others might disagree.a) Track Record: Get the entire track record for the strategy.