If you aren't going to be active and involved (or at least pay someone to do it for you) don't bother, you are wasting your money. 

Only two options would work for me: A) 100% cash at the time of closing-within few weeks up to 60 days max - provided some active conversations going on.B) I will continue to be the landlord - getting market rent - will pay for services whichever applicable for managing property, collecting rent, etc.

My husband is active duty navy.

Only two options would work for me: A) 100% cash at the time of closing-within few weeks up to 60 days max - provided some active conversations going on.B) I will continue to be the landlord - getting market rent - will pay for services whichever applicable for managing property, collecting rent, etc.

We are actively looking for opportunities in the west and south suburbs of Chicago.

When I was actively acquiring property I would put down 10%-20% like most people do.  

Any active wholesalers from St.

Through active marketing (door-knocking, advertising, yellow letter campaigns, etc.), reaching out to these owners can yield leads that in turn can lead to property purchases as a significant discount from market value.The process of finding discounted properties, especially for the newer investor (like me) can be daunting.

There is a very active real estate market in Detroit and the Detroit Suburbs.

Because every perfect agent give his entire time to his client and they are specially very active for the new clients.