I know enough about real estate to be dangerous...I have several professional contacts and the Steve Cook wholesaling course, so at least I have a place to start.

@Purnell Cook it's not a matter of recommending it or not, if you want MLS access in the BAREIS coverage region you don't have a choice, it's the only game in town. 

I would warn you about cook county eviction process and the lengthy process that it is.

I had a girlfriend who was special needs (epileptic), she got her money on time every month, and had someone come in who cleaned and cooked every day, the house was always clean,(unlike any of my other renters), rent was always paid on time, no damage.

Home economics, cooking, balanced diets, special diets, cleaning techniques, how to care for a home, how to make simple repairs generally performed by homeowners usually must be taught.

From a fortune cooke believe it or not!

This plan was cooked up by private enterprise and the only way they can get it to work is to get the munis to use eminent domain.

Generally, how long does it take for a Quit Claim Deed to be filed in Cook County?

Is the cooking gas?

A real estate Guru, Steve Cook, (one of the few really good ones) sells a business plan for about $49.