and I have a 6k budget, this takes the games away, they get the business, I get the discount, usually works for suppliers and estimators/commercial contractors, not sure about residential contractors -- sometimes they are too sensitive about pricing.

I have also been in conversation with the agent contracted to provide the bank with a fresh BPO - which I will have a copy of later today.Can any of the experienced note investors share what action steps I need to take to make this successful?

Chicagoland is getting very tough to find deals. networking is best.3)"Chicago Action Investors" is a good group.

All too often, I think, most people assume that a happy life requires fancy cars/houses and a six figure income, and instead of it acting as motivation it cripples them from taking action.  

So yeah these are the actions I took to get this far.

Then if something has to be re-filed, a person has to be tracked down, a quiet title action has to be completed, etc. it is on them to use their resources to fix it. 

Im just starting out in investing in real estate, and of of course im trying to learn as much as possible and I need to take action soon.

The MLS is going to get you a lot more action than here and it doesn't cost anything to list it.... 

Words and action make a women melt, a wife can be the most supportive and the most faithful person in your life if treated well.I'm sure you can convince her.

Our primary company now has a management team in place and I am no longer needed for day to day activities.I like career paths that your success is built on just yourself and your personal actions.