. - We don't have a "Rep" at MSI Chicago because they are so big and just do everything online - at least from our experience.  

As of now, my general plan is to find a local realtor online who is experienced with real estate investing (and has investment properties of their own) to help me find a good local deal (goal is 20-25% return on ARV), get a hard money loan, aiming to rehab/repair/extend the property with my father (both have construction experience) within 4-5 months, and as for the loan exit strategy either sell or rent (depending on the deal). 

-based, Associate Digital Bookkeeper certified, QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor certified, & Bookkeeping for Real Estate Investors certified.

I don't have a list of cash sellers yet, so thanks for the tip about needing 150+ in the queue. 

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The breakout panel on property management tips is also something I'll plan to attend I haven't brushed up as much as I'd like on technology/AI opportunities to optimize PM. 

Of course, I understand about the smaller jobs.

Without tipping your hand, ask them how much of an allowance they'd need to make this a viable deal.Maybe it's $50K, but perhaps it's far less!

Any tips/advice?

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