I am currently getting things lined up to purchase the Real Estate Salesperson License course for Illinois, am reading books on sales, listening to podcasts, putting together a business plan, looking up Investor Meetup groups, researching brokerages, and just about to finish the Bigger Pockets book on "How to Invest in Real Estate. 

Equity is a strong option that some investors would be willing to take.  

Pennsylvania specifically the Scranton area seems to have more options and the prices are better. looking to buy a multifamily for rent or even a flip depending on the numbers. 

If you have a ton of money burning a hole in your pocket and don't know how to put it to work for you.3.

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Saturdays mostly, with Friday and Sunday as cheaper reception options.

Looks like carpet would be the best option. 

There's too many options and people are smarter to wait till the last minute in the hopes of getting a better deal.

A duplex/triplex may be a better option to offset the mortgage and avoid hefty assessments, or increases in HOA.