Your first deal is about learning, so focus on the fundamentals and think long-term, this is just the beginning of building wealth!

@Ramsey Doumani This is a great plan.

@Tom OchiengI would reach out to a real estate attorney for specific advice on this situation since you already have one tenant who is being difficult.On a side note, when I have inherited tenants, I have been most successful when I have provided longer non-renewal notices, like 60-90 days, and offered to assist with moving costs.

I don't mean to throw shade at my fellow Illinois residents, but I'm quite bearish on this state for the long-term. 

This board sometimes lol...

I’ve done a couple of fix-and-flip projects in the past using a hard money lender (HML), which has its pros and cons.I’m currently looking at a couple more properties and trying to decide if I should go with an HML again or explore other financing options.

Buy not many people can do this and it requires very good book keeping.

Viator could also be a good option to explore.

🚫 “This seems priced too high.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.