Most investors from California that post stuff like this usually end up in the Midwest.

I am curious @Tieirra Singleton...how come you go from the inner city of Chicago (Woodlawn, Bronzeville, & Englewood) to the north suburbs (Evanston)?

Welcome Alana, you will find a lot of helpful people on this platform.

Looking forward to seeing your progress—this community is a great place to learn and grow! 

Three are in a in a trust, from one of my kid'e teachers. 

Sounds like an interesting project but I am sure there is more to the story.

a lot of people will poo poo this, but I also live in a market where cash flow is low, property taxes are high and properties are expensive (which is a relative term).

Glad to have you as part of this community, Bryce! 

The guru your son is learning this technique from is likely not telling your son that the deal will almost certainly encourage your son to get an "off-market" deal from a "wholesaler" who is unlikely to properly disclose the details of the property or encourage an inspection. 

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?