Can anyone tell me why properties in Illinois show up when I search for properties in East Tennessee? See screenshot.

Quote from @Melissa Stanley: I’m hoping to purchase a few properties with a friend/business partner but after meeting with a lawyer am even more confused.

The homes don't have MLS sale history until they are listed after the rehab has been completed.If you don’t mind shaing, how are you financing your deals and do you do the work yourself?

Net operating income after renovation divided by (purchase price plus cost to renovate) equals cap rate - let’s call it yield on cost. 

I have looked at getting involved in real estate for years but never pulled the trigger for one reason or another. 

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Go to the authors' Linked In profiles and see what real experience they have.

After time you can start finding them on your own after you learn more about the business. 

Since this is a real estate forum, I'd just clarify what someone could buy the real estate for and what your lease terms would be.How many sq ft?

A bit after the fact but maybe find some use of the info.