So I'm focusing on keywords like how much I put down for down-payment.

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So I can only go directly to mentions or keyword posts. 

The key word there...

If you don't have keywords setup already consider doing that under the bell on the upper right corner of the task bar.Chicago is massive and like most metropolitan areas it has BOTH appreciation and cash flow. 

I found this thread due to Georgia being one of my keywords and have been reading through it for the last couple of days as time allowed.

Set up keyword alerts (i.e.

However, as you said almost everybody states that they are a private lender whether they are or not.You used the key word- "individual".

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