So, I am not sure how I would pursue damages and unpaid (2 months rent) if I wanted to.In hind site I should have kicked them out, but I didn't - lesson learnt.  

Hi everyone,I'm pursuing a deal on a mixed-use building in a prime location.

Nice to know I put a solution on this post to get your money back that I personally used myself and for other investors after pursuing all the other options everyone suggested since I exposed Carson 3yrs ago and it gets deleted-- so much for Bigger Pockets transparency-- for anyone that didn't get the opportunity to read the post reach out to me-- If BP censors this message again it says a lot about the guys running this site

As you said, you do need a RE license to wholesale in IL so that would be a good first step.If you're still looking to house hack or pursue buy & hold deals, feel free to PM me and I think I can point you in the right direction.

- Is it really possible to do this while working a 9-5, or is it something you need to go all in on and quit the 9-5 to pursue? 

if yes, certainly I'd pursue a deal. if not and you're buying via (easements), little to gain?

I haven't researched it much but I tend to see a fair amount of listings for this type of home and am just interested if there are any regulations, rules, red flags I should know about if I decide to pursue this niche.

My wife and I did not want to be "stuck" in the duplex for longer than we needed to be in pursuing the growth of our portfolio.

They are not working and are on fixed income so I did not want to pursue for damages or even give them a hard time but struggled due to the fact that I felt bullied and lied to.

Hey Investors, I am interested in pursuing a career in investment real estate and I am looking to provide investors in eastern MA with value: market your properties, landscaping anything that I can do to help.