I closed on two off-market properties within 30 days!"

I've self-financed deals my deals, financed them with a HELOC and used third party lenders as well.

I also agree that everyone needs to know how to manage risk, but you can't manage risk on your first deal if you only have cheerleaders and no impartial third party.I edited it as it posted too quick.

I bought my first two liens over the counter and was able to foreclose on both and made out very well.

You have two unrelated questions here.Question 1My impressions of your LLC setup is that having the ownership change over time is too complex with the potential for misunderstanding. 

Got two young kids so also want better schooling and family friendly neighborhoods.

I currently have 1 two-unit in Joliet. 

If you are able to manage it yourself, I think you will get a lot of very helpful education in real estate by spending a least a year or two doing that.You'll be able to work with property managers a lot better if you've done the work yourself for a bit, and it also helps to get familiar with the various laws and regulations you have to comply with as the owner, even if you do have a property manager in place (e.g., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.

There's no need for me to keep asking for a response because their lack of responsiveness hurts them and rewards me.You aren't going to like every tenant, and should count your blessings that two of them are really good. 

Two applicants made $1000.