I'd make sure you can get financing (eg are approved for that amount) and then if you're willing to take the risk of not being able to pull all of the money out that you expected and the numbers still work, then try it.

By trialing these softwares for a given region before committing to one you can make a direct comparison on data quality.If you are just starting out, then I'd recommend to go free first and extract leads directly from public and/or county websites.

I'd put ARV safely at 225-275 for what this size home is going for in the area overall. 

Without trying to sound like a dating website, I’d love to connect with like minded people on their thoughts and views of the industry and different markets - either in Chicago or elsewhere. 

In 60 days I will have a good income but I’d rather not lose my car or be without electricity.

I’d like to hear how other investors feel about using “subject to” as the advantages of (1) no qualifying, (2) lower interest rates and (3) no financing costs seem like enough to turn a marginal deal into a worthwhile investment. 

I still need to decide on the region (Brussels / Flanders / Wallonia) as well as whether I'd invest privately or via a company (patrimoniumvennootschap). 

Yes, I'd love to connect and chat more in depth about the strategy you used!

I'd love to provide you my feedback of my experience with him and his firm.

Typical issues that will cause friction: rent not being at market rate, how/when to do updates and repairs, late payments/missed payments, and plenty of other potential pitfalls.