The #'s still work if i can get it filled, but there would now be time and $ hurdles to clear before getting back to the financials I thought I'd be stepping in with.Now that the situation has changed, am I still obligated to go through with things or forfeit my earnest money?

You may want to also check out the various vacation rental tools  and resources that are out there.  

I'm a 26 y/o professional and looking for both financial stability in the long-run, as well as supplemental income in the short-run.

I am very new to this, hoping to gather a great education in order to set a path for more financial freedom for my family.

The picture reminds me of the things my wife and I are going to do once we are financially free due to real estate investing!

Hi Jim, My firm has a number of resources locally for a private money development deal.

I found this form online that seems to be sufficient.http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/MechanicsLien/ConditionalWaiverAndReleaseOnFinalPayment.pdfAlso, what do I need for taxes?

@Michael Wright Welcome to BP community a portal of some resources of information about REI.

Boardman was the push I needed to get my RE license and the now my platform to start RE investing.Being a lifelong Chicagoan, I have a great knowledge of what Chicago neighborhood and burbs have to offer.As mentioned I’m a resource looking for resources, so anything I can help with whether its Illinois RE info, Microsoft Excel help and social media help, I’m more than willing to assist.

Trying to start investing in a rental within the next 60-120 days - looking to dive head first.This looks like a great resource.