@Tyler WolgamuthFind a few investors in your area, and reach outDo whatever you can to add value to their real estate investing goalsDon't give anyone your money, leverage a different asset (like time)Be persistentSay yes to every opportunity, and build your tool belt (acquire things that help make you more valuable, real estate license, contractor license or something like this)Treat your experiences like a school.. because it is, document what you see/ learn, take notes, journal, revisit what you document, think about the process, analyze houses.. try to organize in a g-sheet or excel the investors criteria they use, identify how they invest, what metrics they track if any, what is their average purchase price, average profit, average rehab budget, average difference between estimated rehab budget and actual rehab budget, average difference between estimated ARV and actual ARVContinue tracking this information, combining books and podcast with this.Sleep wellEat wellExercise consistently, especially exercise before or after reading or learning, and listen to a podcast while doing cardio so you retain the infoStart refining your tool belt, and sharpening only a couple tools that contribute toward your goalStart saying No to distractions or things that take away from your goalWork consistently over a long periodWork your a$$ off...Good luck, keep working hard!

Solar is cool, solar is sexy, solar gives you independence and enhances both the resale value of your home and cuts the time it takes to sell a home.  

Also, the age of the system will determine how likely they are to be interested in exercising their right to remove it (should you decline all offers).

You must exercise some diligence as realtor/brokers will also list here.

The danger then is that after you take the property back at auction or you bought it at auction, the borrower then exercises his right redemption and takes the property back from you.

NWI is receiving MASSIVE amounts of funding from the State (check it out here: http://www.rdatransformation.com/) to boost the economy and enhance public transportation to/from Chicago. 

Just to complete the exercise.  

The terms are as follows : Sales Price - $136,500Down Payment - $20,000Seller Financed - $116,500Term - 15 years with no prepayment penalty (won’t be exercised anyways)Rate - Fixed at 3% for the termInsurance and Taxes will be handled by me separate from the financing.I assume the buyer will hold “First Trust”?

What are the chances of your rights and entitlements outlined in an agreement of sale being fully exercised by you compared to someone representing you that's seasoned, especially when the potential buyer fails to uphold their end of the transaction? 

It's another newbie with big dreams but tiny pockets at present. I'm curious to know what's the value of seeking a RE license vs home appraisal vs contractor license? I understand Kaplan offers all three. I believe...