Moreover you don't have to pay any fees, commission or standard closing cost either.Let me know if this interest you.

Sounds like you and your brother are close! 

@Jonah SloveI peaked at around 40 properties in 43608.I have 1 final property as of the writing of this post and the property is under contract to close this week.So, the best answer I can give it the zip code served its purpose to create income and appreciation for a decade.

Closed/sold on my first property end of Jan, and finishing up my second flip this week.

Put safety first by looking closely at homes, guessing fix-up costs, working with good workers, and having backup plans for surprises.

As a lender - 1) investors that are just starting out normally float towards high leverage/high rates lenders (lower margins and more risk); experienced investors normally go with lenders that can close fast, reliably, and with low fees.

I am getting ready to close on my first property - it's a duplex located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, and I will be renting out the first floor unit and occupying the second floor unit myself.

That's part of the reason it is close to a wash for most people.   

Posting one time in the forum which most closely relates to your topic will help you get more response.

This didn't get me to my goal of retiring by 40, but close.