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Remember "Knowledge is Power"Good Luck

rather small because I do have questions, but I'll save those for other parts of the forum so I can get some in-depth insight into those.My deepest motivation behind all this is a rather simple, but powerful thought I had one day.

But the 1031 can be a powerful ally to you.  

Awesome Nick,I can't stress enough how important personal development is and how powerful breaking the norm can be!

And if you are looking to wholesale deals in Waukegan or anywhere in Lake County IL, let me know.Bill Powers

I'm a long term skeptic about the viability of wholesaling as a full time income stream in Canada due to the relative size of our market(s); low mortgage arrears and delinquency rates; differences in the practices of Power of Sale and foreclosure; and privacy laws.My skepticism aside, folks are wholesaling properties in the larger metropolitan areas.

In our latest permit submission, there was a power play between the designated reviewers.  

All rents would be incl. utilities as there is only one meter.Expenses:Property taxes: $3120Utilities: $6,616 (includes all hydro, heat, furnace rental, water incl. water heater rental)Heating: gas powered hot water boiler.This is the nicest duplex I have seen in my area, and it's not currently listed on MLS which could make a cheaper deal possible if we don't use a realtor.

I'm by no means a "power poster", but I had about 160 posts under my belt.