Kidding aside, you need to interview Brokerages, at least 3 to 5.....ask questions....and ask questions.

Thanks for all the tips! 

I’m a mom and regardless of where I live I still care who is in my neighborhood and around my kids.

The reality is thieves are thieves they are every where but there is simply no denying in the tougher rougher areas they are rampant.. and vacant houses are simply fare game.. if its not the thieves its the kids breaking in and having fun destroying your house.. on the South side of Chicago they use a system called DAWGS google that bad boy.. only way to keep them out.. and the other thing they do there and in Detroit is any ground level windows are replaced with glass blocks.. 

Thank you for the tips and glad to be here!

Just got to the point in the demo of this 1920s 1.5 story house, where I into the walls enough to see that this is a balloon framed house. My knowledge of house framing is based on how we do things today. I had never ...

I think it will give you tips as for getting started.If you want more information on actual flipping, I highly suggest you buy and read FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit.

With 3 kids- me and hubby were looking at an easier option for selling so decided to get a few quotes.

@Wendy Vaidic thanks for the tip.

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