The redemption periods vary by county in Illinois.

If you were referencing HELOCs, the exact feature of the line may vary based on who the offer is from.

I have read many books and watched many webinars, while obtaining a BA degree in real estate.

Before you answer the question in the forum post title, read the following lines and maybe you’ll change your mind.When I was a kid, I was always taught to go to school, get a Bachelor’s degree and a job in a large firm.

Spend some time at Home Depot or Lowe's, have a feel for material costs and speak to a couple of flippers or general contractors, be able to estimate labor with some degree of accuracy.Hope this helps!

The quadplexes are all owned by different owners so the properties have varying degrees of maintenance.

It varies by area but can cost $5k-$15k to demolish and haul off.I was born in Fresno county.

congratulations. you will learn alot as you go. take lessons and dont make the same mistakes twice. try to do do what you can and capable of before sourcing it out. network and get great maintenance folks for all trades as you will need them throughout your journey. learn how to market and rent out your property. explore short term rentals if there is a demand in your area. 10% aside is a good start can vary on how old the property is so things can change.

@Seth Borman,@David M. mine also works well at 0 degrees.

These strategies add a degree of risk to any transaction and may create distractions for new investors who are trying to get in the game.