It took us two years to recover from that mess, and our average holding time of those properties was 11 months with 4 months being the shortest and 2.5 years the longest.I told you why I'm a little wary of auctions, but it sounds like it's different in IL. 

MND is a good plan if you want to be average in life.

It's a daunting task to try and find a CPA who actually claims and actually does specialize in real estate and knows  more than the average person.

You could come up with an average and use that number in your budget.

While my 9-5, (I work in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry), is my steady paycheck, it's time to get out of the rat race.

I'm averaging at least 1 call per week to make minor repairs (admittedly these are things that need to be repaired).

You will likely make more money, meet other professionals in the industry and build out those wholesaler relationships in the process, and find more success- and success begets success.

If you were to add high-end interior and exterior finishes you can expect to raise the average rent by $150-$300. 

Average cost?

He rented all his units for 25 percent below market on average.