It's completely remodeled inside including new plumbing , wiring & roof.The place is turn key.

I think that the core strategy for setting up my financial house involves establishing relationships with three key people: (1) an estate/tax attorney, (2) a financial planner, and (3) a CPA.My intuition is that I should probably talk to those three in that order (lawyer, CFP, CPA).

She is inexperienced with investment properties, but I nonetheless chose to trust her over trusting someone of whom I no prior knowledge.For these reasons, I will continue to buy in Springfield until:1) the market of viable multi-families is tapped out (which shouldn't take long), or2) I learn enough to feel confident investing in other markets with the help of other professionals.I am very interested in hearing what advice you have to offer to a noob in my situation, getting recommendations of quality turn-key services providers in other markets, and in connecting with other people who can help me in Illinois (a finance person comes to mind first).Thanks, BP!

Once you discover how to do this, you will be handed key after key that unlocks how deals are made (not found).

I found what my buyer needed most was help with a down payment (and documentation to show their lender that they had made consistant payments which positively influenced their credit score).

Solving the problem of the seller was the key and selling the seller the cure was the thing they wanted to buy.

If you are going to the Parade on Friday, be safe. know there will be a ton of pick pockets so caution is the key word.As to networking, there are a ton of Chicago types on here, and you should hit up a few of the local REI Clubs.Here is a link for come clubs: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-clubs/illinois.htmlEach club has its own unique identity and "vibe" so hit a few and figure out which if not all that work for you.

This was from last year, I think there's been a few more big ones since.http://thefinancialbrand.com/22274/ethical-issues-lawsuits-plague-bank-of-america/A quote from the article:"Looking at BofA’s track record in court, it seems BofA has a history of abusing all its key constituencies.

This is very important usually you cant double close in a single day.. knowing how long you have to hold title is key..

Apparently, every heir in my county lawyers up...I heard in a podcast or an interview that the guest speaker doesn't deal with lawyers in these cases with probate prospecting.Does this really have any influence on my probate marketing strategy?