I have looked at a few just to get my feet wet.

Trying to get my feet wet here.Chris

I don't know much but I am WILLING to jump in and get my feet wet but I am not too prideful to realize that I need the help and wisdom of others, especially those who have been successful, to prosper.

By and Large my business takes on problems from irresponsible people, fixes them and offers a beautiful property to responsible people.In just the last 6 months:I bought a thrashed house from the parent of a pill popping gun nut who had numerous run-ins with the police, including an armed stand-off with an AR-15!!

I would call and email numerous times and she wouldn't return them. 

However, I've contacted numerous portfolio lenders and they are all saying they will only cash out up to 80% of the COST or FMV whichever is less.  

Just looking for all of the advice, information and tips I can to understand real estate investment better. I bought one townhouse with a partner at a foreclosure and it is currently being rented out. We turned our fi...

That is a good way to get your feet wet.

However, there is a reason LLCs were invented, and there are numerous examples where insured people get sued for stuff that insurance will not cover.

Give Mike Plating a call as he is an excellent Illinois mortgage broker that has helped me with numerous deals, he should be able to answer all your questionshttp://theplatingteam.com