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Anyone in the Chicago area that would be able to help point me in a good direction on how to get these properties to section 8 or find section 8 tenants?

On paper I'm ready - I have the money, I've done the research, I have well-defined property/neighborhood criteriaI, I have an agent, contractor, property manager, lender, etc.I'm targeting off market deals with light value add potential in an area with high appreciation potential.

Growing area How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

We manage property all over the Raleigh Area, but not Fuquay. 

I live in the ABQ area and looking to start investing in the area, but would love to have a partner while I get my feet wet.

I don't anticipate needing any capital repairs in the 3 months between purchase and January as the units are in good condition and rentable now.It is also a possibility to do a HML rehab loan as the house does need about 15 windows (houses in this area are all old victorians built in 1800's), this would only require 10% down.

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