Based on what I've seen, you can see if you have the money to start asking questions if you figure $150-$200 per square foot.

Look up the name of the owners of the corps and look them up on google/anywho/ zabasearch/ Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/ these guys are usually easier to find then normal homeowners.If you need anymore help, let me know

@Jason HernI thought an LLC was the the normal structure most investors used for the liability protection?  

The thing is, he has one foot in the grave (as he puts it).

The issue is "what is normal wear & tear".

Assuming the universe is on my side, I'm hoping to get a (normal) contract signed this week.

@Bob RoachGood question, the rule of thumb is normally 2%, but, it's debatable and hard to achieve in certain markets.Below, is a link to #AskBP podcast 083 that gives additional details.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/08/1...

I currently live and own my own residence in Chicago but am looking to invest in Central Illinois (Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, & Normal) as that area is where I grew up and am most familiar.  

Good morning,   Borrowing money is a good way to obtain properties faster than you normally would be able to. yes you would have to pay a mortgage on the property but if the property is right, it can still cash flow for you even though it is financed.

Is this normal?