The best part is that I know how much I have set aside for future investing when the opportunity arises.

A popular poster here @Ben Leybovich who writes a lot about multi family here, said he spent years getting his first deal.

If they ask you to find one for them you can say there is to much conflict that can arise if I find someone for you.

The lien provides a financier the opportunity to have an interest to the Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment ("FF&E") attached to the real property where the FF&E is so related to the property that an ownership interest arises in tandem with interests in the real property.

The 50% rule is so popular for a reason.

Nancy you are popular!

Just plan to follow the process in your state, if the need arises.

You already have some experience and with additional effort, will quickly climb the REI ladder to its pinnacle.Since you are interested in wholesaling an would like to be an investor, I added the below links to the three most popular niches for you to decide on how to expand your REI mindset.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

Certainly the more popular strategyEasier to find conventional financing (The deals are safer for banks)ConsCan take awhile to build up the cashflow to sustain itselfTypically requires some form of personal cash contribution- Does your answer change based on locale?

However, it's one of the most popular areas in the Chicagoland area.