I'm attaching pictures of the front and back lawn (it's pretty much all mud).

You can get money from family and friends, you can get the seller to provide financing, often called "Seller Financing" or a "Seller Carry" or you can get a lender to lend you close to all of the money needed (I see loans at and above 90% of purchase cost + 100% of improvements). 

Do you really understand the underlying logic of all the market data you are looking at or are you just blindly following it?

It was a wild ride for him, especially in the first year, but seeing guests enjoy the space made it all worthwhile.Given your engineering background and rehab experience, you're well-equipped to handle the complexities.

At GenAlpha3 LLC, our mission is to provide quality, affordable housing through ethical management, ensuring safety, comfort, and fairness for all residents.

So, the 20 or 50 things that might be said about your plans are not all going to be said.

Hi all,I need some advice regarding a deal for what would possibly be my primary residence and first deal.

If you are looking to build quick capital and another full-time job, then flipping may be the answer...if you are looking for a slightly more passive approach and looking to build that long-term wealth, buy&hold'ing is maybe a better strategy.I've found introspecting on where I want to go long-term has helped clarify my short-term path...The beautiful part is Chicago offers all options at affordable prices general speaking compared to other metro areas.

I look forward to learning from you all as I strive to master this element of real estate.  

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