It is a duplex renting one side for 584 and the other for 600 per month, both occupied.

Sometimes one must choose between priorities and guaranteeing food for as long as possible would take precedence.As for the business side of this, I don't think you have a hope in hell of getting any kind of timely eviction and you will end up having a sworn enemy as a tenant.

You have come to the right place...here you will find all the resources to get you going towards your investment goal. yes, market is hot right now, so finding a deal via MLS in Chicago north side is hard...but you can still find deals if you act early and not look where everyone else is looking...or find properties which need work, get them rehabbed and then refinance out...House hacking via FHA loan may also be a good idea.

A few days prior to the open house, take an open house postcard and walk 6-8 houses on either side of the house, and the 12 houses across the street. 

Bit appears to be brick on all sides.

Real estate kind of went by the way side as I was working different jobs and building my electrical business.Last year I was working at a home that was in rough shape when the neighbor told me it was for sale.

Regardless, I'm probably going to try at least the 3 local banks in town before finding other funding options.On a side note, why do banks have to "season?"

I'm looking to make some money on a per hour basis, or contract work, and I want to know if there are any VA websites I should look into signing up for. I would like to draw on my background which includes a bachelor'...

Patrick Philip feels kind of slim, but I know flip profits are lower now in general because the market is so hot .

How common is for investors on buying side to give commission to his agent if the listing has less than agent expectation of 2.5% for buyer agent.