I think that it could be a great opportunity to work there first for a couple of years to (1) learn about the whole process/environment from a bird's eye view and (2) obtain contacts and connections that would be beneficial if I were to transfer to the business side. 

Just give me a call at your convenience so I can obtain some minimal information to forward to the agent(s) in that area at the Keller William office.Thanks!

A colleague of mine took the concept a step further (he had a very understanding wife), moving from one duplex to another, always obtaining favorable owner occupant financing, until he had 10 houses / 20 units.  

Another thing to keep in mind is that only "police and welfare power" municipal liens must be paid before obtaining a tax deed in IL, other muni liens and judgments do not have to reimbursed and are the liability of the former owner not the tax buyer.

A new appraisal will be done for a HELOC, so how you obtained the equity doesn't necessarily matter.Best of luck!

Not something to do 'willie-nillie' or sometimes never for those that have careers that took so much work and specialty knowledge to obtain or provide them with real meaning.It's sad seeing the folks on here that say they quit their job last week now can't get a mortgage. 

Once I have got to my target weight, or close to it, I will be signing up to go to a local college to obtain my Real Estate license.

How do you obtain money to get started on your first investment.

Unless you take a title interest or obtain funds to close, wholesaling one on one is pretty much an underground, black market business.

Obtain a new title to them.