Randy  Thanks for the quick and helpful answer.

Industrial in an area like Chicago will be safe(unless a major event happens), even then those industries don't vanish easily.

We sold to an attorney who provided a retail-cash offer and quick close, relocating to the area.

The Fed is holding rates steady for now, but when cuts begin, real estate activity is likely to pick up quickly.

Now, the trick is to get an investor that believes you can raise the rents like that so easily and quickly.

Hi all, and nice to meet everyone. I just recently went under contract on my first property. Its a 3 bed, 2 bath, main house with a den and attached guest house. Guest house is 1 bed and 1 bath. I will be living in th...

@Cameron Porter half off of a $30-40K price may not be enough to make a purchase work.We've seen clients quickly get upside down with Land Bank purchases:(So, proceed with caution and hire a great inspector and contractor to go thru the property before you agree to buy it.

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.

Slightly increased the offer to quickly go under contract, but still had inspections and everything done before completing the deal.

It wasn’t an especially quick or glamorous way to build wealth but kept me from losing my shirt or my mind and contributed to a comfortable lifestyle over the years.