I'd love to get your advice concerning a question i have - what would be the best way to invest 100k creating the most benefit or consistent cashflow that wouldn't take so much effort?    

@Randy Pierre - the short answer is - the more consistent work experience you have, the better.

My portfolio as of now consists of wholesaling properties around the Chicago Area I am looking into flipping and owning properties as my goal for the future.

Hi all,Is anyone using lease options consistently as a successful and robust tactic to acquire properties and cash flow?  

Hey Ade, I've rented in Hamilton over the past year and have also considered buying in Hamilton; there's been a big increase in rent and sale price for some neighbourhoods, while others have remained pretty consistent.

Consistency. 

@Zijuan CappsIf you are doing any kind of consistent marketing or lead gen, then you will have these sellers contacting you.

Look for population growth  first as that usually indicates job growth, income growth and rent growth as well as consistent occupancy.Make sure to check crime rates and safety ratings if your looking in lower rent areas and C and D properties.

I’m very interested in starting out by looking for good BRRRR opportunities and long term buy&hold deals to get me in the game.I very consistently read about the huge importance of buying right financially.

You can also buy lists from companies like list source and there are some REI software companies that have a cash buyer search feature.Best way to find motivated sellers is to purchase lists and compile lists from city and county for 60-90-120 days late on mortgage, pre-foreclosure, delinquent taxes, water cutoff, code violation, probate, divorce, high equity, etc. and mail or cold call.Other methods are driving for dollars, door knocking, wholesalers, craigslist, Realtors, FSBO sites, expired listings, foreclosure sites, put out bandit signs, billboards, newspapers, other offline publications.You can use pay per click/adwords, facebook, Linkedin, Youtube, and other forms of online and social media.Bottom line is consistency.