All else being equal, proximity to a future light rail stop would probably tip the scales.Keep up the good work.

Search around BP for more tips on creative financing; I'm thinking a sub2/ lease option combo would work here.

@Kenneth B. thanks for the tip!

I am thinking of doing it anyway next weekend... any thoughts or tips?

Any tips / advice for locating deals from people in the high end flipping arena?

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessSeeya around!

Any advice, tips, suggestions and recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

I wanted to get an idea of others experience with TIF or EB5, any tips or stories and especially if anyone has had experience within the Chicagoland area or City of Chicago.Thanks everyoneMark