GotVMail.com is another good resource.

You would need to have a purchase contract with the seller like Wheatie said above, for your specific state get with other investors at a local REIA meeting to see what they use and put in their contracts or go to a RE lawyer.And again Wheatie's got it, once you have the property under contract find a reputable title company, preferably one that works with investors and they can guide you through the rest!

(sustainable resource)- Use energy efficient light bulbs or dimmer switches (I heard E/S bulbs have mercury in them so I stay away from that)- Install a day/night programmable thermostat- Replace windows with double-pane LOW-E.- Install added insulation (attic, basement ceilings, ect)- Install Energy Star appliances- Convert oil furnaces to gas if possible.- Upgrade furnace to high-efficiency unit (90+ rating)- Convert oil water heater to gas if possible.- Recycle: demo, paper towels, drink bottles, ect.- Replace the toilet (old toilets use a lot more water!)

Can anyone guide me to where I can locate sandwich lease option contracts?

Does anyone know if this is really possible and are there any good “free†resources for this information?

You will need to make your shifting arrangements, finding reasonable housing within appropriate neighborhoods where your kids can go to school and walk the streets securely, clear up some old debts, search for work if you are scheduling to shift far away, It gives you time to make contacts and find resources to assist you get back on your feet.

:roll: Also whats a good resource to find caprates for a given area?

I am looking for any resources in Chicago, are there any out there specific to this market?

Doesn't make sense to do "free trials" or subscription services when there are honest-to-goodness free resources out there.

They can guide you through the waters on this and many other subjects of re investing.