I have several to-to items on my property.Glenn

Should I at least try to talk to to the owner and show him that he is not going to find a better deal?

I came across this blog post and really enjoyed it.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/08/28/million-dollars-of-wealth/

Anyone know any others or links to some good ones? Love to see specif...

I think 12% is a pretty good guaranteed return on capital, so you have to to think hard about where you will get a better return.All that being said, if I had an option of 3% or 5% down, I would never put 20-25% into a deal.

Yes, its possible for you to win a property at auction only to to find out there are other liens still in place.

I already own a few properties in Chicago  but want to to be sure that I am looking at the best location for my new investment.

Nonetheless, I plan to to go and have a good time.

I'm humble enough to admit I don't know what I don't know and am willing to learn what I need to to set myself up for success. 

The tenant may decide to toe the line and pay up.

Please do not take me wrong, I will need to to put in my own effort  to gain knowledge in RE investment, but people like you could really help us cutting down the learning curves...