Tried messaging each attendee but, now my account is locked so, in a stand still right now.

I would look at current/past 24 months financials.

@Jim Welch the things that stand out to me are why have black appliances?

So I had an idea of learning financial modeling, and offering to analyze deals for a small fee ($20 bucks or so).

Although, I have to thank him, because I see the potential of real estate investment being my knight-in-shining-armor bringing me to my goal of Financial Independence in the next five years. 

Second, you are lacking quite a bit in your financial description of the property. 

If that sounds like a challenge you want to take on, then there can be plenty of financial rewards. 

Is that ideal or should I put myself in a better spot financially before making any moves?

So it would stand to reason that there is some opportunity to do something (some degree of improvements) to the older/existing MF properties out there. 

Our goal is to be financially free within 3 - 5 years, allowing us to work on this endeavor full time.I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the site as it has been an amazing help and I look forward to staying engaged on the forums to pay that back as best I can starting with this way too past due introduction.My wife and I are focusing on buy and hold rentals and flips in the Chicagoland / Central Illinois areas.