Hey @Nicholas Hausmann - I can't provide much feedback on Springfield Illinois it self since I am up in Chicago, but it seems like from what everyone is saying it's a solid cash flow market.In general, it sounds like you have a solid plan...I recommend making some trips there to meet some of the local investors.  

Thanks tons and if this question sounds very immature, i'd say 'that's about right' given how new to this game we are.Thanks again!

The cop sounded lazy or dumb to me.

Never heard of Investor's Edge, but this sounds like a straight up scam.

Definitely sounds like an interesting asset class.

Good luck getting your asking price - sounds like a great project.Have you looked around to see what kind of inventory is available for your next purchase?

At this stage in my life, these equity plays are more impactful than holding onto a property for a couple hundred dollars of monthly cash flow.What’s your take?

Yeah that sounds like a good plan!

That duplex sounds like it has some potential, especially with your plan to live in one side and rent out the other—that’s a solid strategy.

@Tanner Davis If you want to pursue either a fix/flip or BRRRR strategy, it sounds like you might need to find a partner/investor that knows you well and believes enough in you as a person to invest money in a project.