It seems like that size purchase wouldn't make it worth so would love to hear more on that.I did a 1031 exchange here in Chicago, where we built a ground up single family, but then exchanged into a 19 unit building.

I saw you mention Chicago above which is the area we renovate and invest! 

The contract I could find says the following:```...together with the right of ingress and egress at all times for the purpose of mining, drilling and exploring said land for oil, gas and other minerals, and removing the same therefrom.And said above described land being now under an oil and gas lease originally executed in favor of [Oil Company], Chicago and now held by [Oil Company] it is understood and agreed that this sale is made subject to said lease, but covers and includes of all the oil royalty and gas rental or royalty due and to be paid under the terms of said lease.It is agreed and understood that of the money rentals which may be paid to extend the term within which a well may be begun under the term of said lease is to be paid to the said [purchaser], and in the event that the said above described lease for any reason becomes cancelled or forfeited, then and in that event, the lease interest and all future rental on said land, for oil, gas and mineral privileges shall be owned jointly by [owner] and wife and [purchaser] each owning & interest in all oil, gas and other mineral in and upon said land, together with interest in all future rente.This sale is made for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars, cash in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.To have and to hold the above described property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging unto the said [owner] heirs and assigns forever, and we do hereby bind ourselves, heirs, executors and administrator to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said property unto the said [purchaser] heir and assignee against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof

I've always wanted a place in Big Bear.

I went hiking in Yellowstone and guess what I brought to protect myself from bears (not a gun). 

Hi @Arron Paulino - This sounds like some properties we have delt with on the south side of Chicago. 

We also tried out REI Blackbook but not did not like it because was pretty clunky and hard to figure out.Now, being that we are not real estate specific, we have a general contracting business in Chicago; we have a pretty robust system built out in HubSpot, which we LOVE and definitely allows room for more growth!

Hi was was wondering if anyone here in Chicago or surrounding areas have purchased from the cook county land bank and if so what kind of loan did u get if any to buy and fix it up or develop a property any info would be very helpful thanks

It will be a hire rate that market average, but at least it will be principal and interest bearing.

When buy in some cheap Ohio area for example theres lots of risk with tenant issues but if you buy in a class A area for example north side chicago the deals run effortlessly.