Depending on your market you may need to buy in our out of your state to hit your goals.If you plan on getting financing you need to understand what programs offer the best options for you and your current employment or income position. 

I find properties on the mls and send them to the agent with the offer price.

Here is the source for the commission rate, right from the Sitzler NAR lawsuit judgement (bold text added):"In addition to training, Plaintiffs have presented expert testimony showing that Section 2-G-1 had the effect of stabilizing commission rates.

Quote from @Kathy Grossart: Can a non-accredited investor in an already established SDIRA, within a 506(b) multi-family syndication, do a 1031 exchange to another syndicated property (with same operators), if the new 506(c) offering required investors to be accredited, and the investor is not? 

Really good wholesalers can offer buyers opportunities on terms as cash offers do not always solve the sellers problem.These are some things that make up a good wholesaler.

Just be sure to clarify that she isn’t a leaseholder but is authorized to reside in the unit.If you’re concerned about liability or want more peace of mind, you could ask the primary applicant for additional security, such as a higher deposit, depending on what’s allowed under Colorado law. 

Here are a few additional strategies that might help mitigate risk if you decide to rent the property:Hire a Strong Property Management Company: While you’ve already spoken with some PMs, consider finding one with extensive experience managing single-family rentals in Cook County specifically.

Explore Financing OptionsChicago offers excellent financing opportunities for house hackers.

Steadily does not offer insurance in Florida

My goal is to live in the home during the winters, maybe 3-4 additional weeks for vacation, then rent it out to help cover the mortgage the rest of the year.