If so, you may be able to wholesale the property to someone (perhaps even someone in one of those $400,000 houses) in such a way that you and your grandmother come out whole.

Having a house in Tulum Mexico, the upkeep in the humid hurricane environment is so financially draining, i wonder if Oklahoma is similar with these apparent high climate risks.

We manage 300+ units, I've flipped over 75+ houses in the past 3 years, and I currently own 28 long term rentals.   

I kept thinking it would get easier and less nervy as I bought more houses.

As a broker, you’ve already got a strong foundation, which will give you an edge in finding and structuring great deals.Since you're in Chicago, have you considered house hacking as a starting point?

Which options do you guys think are best when you have no money to put down on a house for flipping?

There's alot of neglected housing out there, gentrification.

Taxes are reasonable (in most areas), and there is a significant lack of quality affordable housing.  

It has two bathrooms, full kitchen, and open area and seven rooms that could be used as offices or I guess it could be a boarding house too lol.

This is where most people start getting nervous. And, honestly, it's for good reason. Having good residents can make owning a rental house a breeze, but bad ones can make it a nightmare. Fortunately, there are practic...