Planning on purchasing my first owner-occupied 2-3 flat in Chicago, IL this year with plans to continue purchasing buildings year upon year, to grow a small Chicago realestate empire.Thanks,Paul

Here's a list of some good books that you might benefit from as you continue to educate yourself and get going:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/

I plan to continue building my single family portfolio and evolve into multi-family.This site looks like a great website to connect and learn more about the one thing that is always on my mind...

It required a total rehab, so it continued to fail inspection(s).

If the borrower fails to follow the plan, the BK plan is dismissed and the creditors can file and continue with legal collection means.

In my head its a no brainer to hold the property, hopeful continue to get strong appreciation while having the mortgage paid down by someone else.

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After the inspection report if you decide to continue with your purchase, get estimates.

This way the borrower can keep their assets where they can continue to work for them.

You can continue to a forced equity build up through mortgage paydown.