What seems to be holding up your moving forward at a pace that you want to with investing?

Since you're retired, you should be able to learn at a much quicker pace than most people and be on your way to making deals.Great to hear you're not getting discouraged by the naysayers!

@Jorvon Smith Im a Cali raised kid, but i get around, the midwest is where it all happens for me, i love investing there, i dont know if its the crazy weather or slow paced living...But one things for sure, be careful who you take advice from...Some people in this thread dont like competition, so they will tell you anything to keep you out their backyard... 

But at this break neck pace it feels like I'll often be just $10-$15k away from closing the next one.I should also add this is the peak season of the year for real estate in Chicago.  

Hello Everyone,Has anybody used PACE financing program (such as YgreneWorks) to rehab the property and then sell?

Of course, expenses will tend to track inflation also, so it's typically a wash.I'm not saying there won't be places where appreciation out-paces inflation (there certainly will be), but to try to predict and forecast 30 years in the future isn't feasible (in my opinion).

You can do this all on the side at your own pace with a full time job, and actually having steady employment is good for you when getting mortgages on property in the beginning. 

I bought house number 35 or so out of about 135, so I was very interested to see the pace of new sales and resales of existing.

I invest using conventional financing with my own money down, so I acquire properties at a slower pace than many members here on BP, which suits me nicely.

I recommend Eleuthera Bahamas for a short trip out of the US if you want a great place at a slow pace!!