I do BPO's and if you want me to take a quick look at it I can give you at least a ballpark ARV in about 20 mins.The first two sentences of John's reply should be headed by all wholesalers.

I cant locate a breakdown I did but off the top of my head a $100,000 value was only like $180 per year increase.The property taxes have gone without increases for so long and the increase although sounds scary still keeps taxes at a way lower level than many other major cities and surrounding Chicago suburbs.  

Your advice help me keep a clear head when it comes to investment.

It's nothing for a shady character to put some wood to your head, take your gun right off your hip, and keep moving like nothing ever happen.

I don't want to get in over my head on my first purchase.

Hello Tam C. yep buying and holding is a great way to go.Life has it's ups and downs, having your own income stream, in addition to your job, give you a lot of security.Best to you.PS - upload a head shot - come'on

I feel like I am wrapping my head around the concepts of investing, however I still have no experience or real direction on the practice of being a broker.  

No one put a gun to stupid peoples heads to force them to borrow money they couldn't afford to repay.

Not trying to pile on, just a professional heads up, but LLC stands for limited liability company, so there is no need to add another "co" after you list Walker Enterprizes, LLC. 

You do definitely have a head start!