As far as zillow for comps  ive been on bp long enough to know theyre not reliable so i check the zillow comps final sale price from assesor page.

Yearly cash flow becomes reasonably reliable retirement income.  

If you partner with a guy, he gets paid more for finding cheap solutions...Guess which jobs go smoother.

I'm thinking that finding a reliable, trustworthy contractor to partner up with would be the best bet since I won't be doing the majority of the rehab work myself.

If you are looking for credible starting points, Vanguard is reliable for low-cost index funds.

@Mark Ainley, I'm looking for a reliable PM that services the Bronzeville area.  

Hi Jason,Hurdle 1, solution 1) Local credit unions often have better HELOC rates, but as you are learning are generally unwilling to take the time to do a thorough analysis for HELOCs.

I can buy 8 mm laminate for about 99c a foot or porcelain tile for about the same which would work out to about 1000 sq ft .I am estimating about a buck a sq for laminate install or 2 bucks a sq for tile What is the best solution?

That is why I was looking for a possible solution to shorten the time it takes to acquire the property.

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