My observation from being close to some of these individuals is that there are two main reasons why they often don't invest with other investment managers:1-they don't know them (trust)2-they don't like/know about their track record (competence)Since my current track record in producing returns through RE investing is non-existent, the only currency that I have going for me is my character.

The money is good but I would much rather invest in NW Indiana (still near where I live) because its not as tenant friendly as Chicago.

These lists, if you're interested in trying them, are:- 75-100% equity with owners over 50 years old- tax delinquent- code violation...particularly overgrown or junky, multiple/long standing issues (this is a time/energy intensive list for me, hopefully your city's site is more user friendly)- recent arrests (sent out Wednesday, believe it or not I've already gotten a call back)Good luck!

Preferably in a multi-family home in a price range no more than $200,000 in a kid friendly area with fairly good schools, low crime, and access to numerous businesses and shops if at all possible.

Thank GOD for Landlord friendly judges in Ft Wayne. 

I know a lot of agents, but I have found that it seems to be hard to find an agent who is investor friendly, some tell me I am offering too low and I don't hear back from them, but I offer those prices because that's the price I need it at to make our profit.

I have found that the best way to enter any business networking or relationship in general is go in with no agenda, simply go in with the idea that you would like to make friends. 

Good afternoon BP friends,I'm looking at setting up an SDIRA for the specific purpose of buying a single property - an undeveloped lot - and I'm trying to determine if it makes any sense to use an LLC and/or have "checkbook" control for this particular SDIRA.My initial thought is that since this SDIRA would be to buy a single piece of undeveloped land and then hold that property as an investment for the next several years, that the additional complexity and expense of an LLC and checkbook control would be unnecessary.

We wholesale 25+ deals monthly all over town, reach out if interested in getting on my buyers list.My question today is.What do you all think it is that makes your individual market strong for real estate?

I don't have private lenders in my family/friends group so I'd have to rely on hard money lenders but I still don't see how that is financially viable at all with the high interest rates and balloon payment after, say, a year.