Steve,Unless you are cash fluid and have a good chunk of change to continue to buy more properties, I would tell you to pull out some cash.

I know it sounds weird but Sellers want no knowledge and Buyers want all the knowledge.

Purchase price: $126,000 Cash invested: $10,000 1 acre property to be subdivided into three lots.

I know I can extract cash flow from the property even though the interest rate is not that good i can still cash flow some money and refinance in the future.

It’s not uncommon to feel like you’re overthinking it—finding the right balance between investment potential and family comfort can be tricky.Since both your current and future properties are in a growing area, focus on the overall market trends and the amenities the neighborhoods offer.

If you sold a property before talking to a qualified intermediary, and are holding the cash yourself, you have already lost the opportunity to do a 1031.

If you've done a cash-out refinance this year, what did you use the money for—home improvements, paying off debt, or something else?

Been trying multiple sites or softwares like dealio, crexi, zillow  in finding the best deals.

Hey @Nova Dear - I've found it hard to find any AMAZING insurance broker locally yet...especially that are local to Chicago. 

My main question is if these properties ended up cash flowing or gaining appreciation in the past few years?