I have only heard good things about them here on BiggerPockets and on the web too. 

I think sending mailers to a specific group of sellers will be the best way to find off market deals with my criteria, and I am trying to learn the process and would love suggestions on search criteria that have been helpful when creating sellers lists, and what list broker you found most helpful.Oak Park, ILJefferson Park, ChicagoWicker Park, ChicagoBucktown, ChicagoLogan Square, ChicagoHumbolt Park, Chicago (nicer east pockets by Wicker Park)Hazel Crest, ILHomework, ILFloosmoor, ILTinley Park, IL"Northwest Indiana".. not that familiar to be honestWhere in greater Chicago am I skipping?

It's because we're very, very strict about this.2) Communication:I would be very hesitant to not to give them specific instructions on you to communicate with you.

This is underwriter specific, so if your credit union won't allow it, just shop for another lender.

So, really, my gut says start there with the lawyers.Do you have any thoughts on the specific networking strategies you're going to employ?

Someone else asked the "what's the home worth" question too but if you want some more specifics then ask away.  

I think in your specific example your wife may need to do some further research to understand the state of the market (where I live you have 24/48 hours to make an offer although it's cooling down).

Depending on specific SOW, kitchens and baths could probably be reduced...

Hello everyone,Out of curiosity, when first raising capital is it easier/better to 1.raise a fund or 2.get capital promised if a deal meeting certain criteria matches with a specific capital providers needs?  

Retired at 35, terrific plan.Self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s for investing are a tricky business with specific, esoteric rules established by the IRS.