Over time, they've allowed me to use some of what I grew in my IRA to form an SDIRA and use those funds for REI.My bottom line is I think people are using a rule of thumb "Be debt Free" as a cookie cutter "key to financial success" when I think the timing (related to interest rates) makes this the best time ever to borrow money for anyone who is young and making investments for long term growth.

I was wondering, Chicago being as competitive as it is, is it time-intensive to birddog and wholesale?

When a property is sold 'as is', I take that to mean the seller will do no repairs.

Good thing is I quickly got leads on two other places and have ended up with not only a title company that wants my business but a mentor and powerful contact as well.

The problem is I do not know how to estimate the cost of renovation to properly take advantage of the 70% rule when coming up with a price to offer my client/friend, and then later assigning the contract to an investor.

Bad part is, I can only hold a 15% ownership of a company until I get my residency later on.Sorry for the late reply, and thank you again!

If this progresses we are going to have property inspected before we close even though we are planning on buying as is. I

Obviously part of the beauty of a magnet sign is I can take it off in a situation where that might be an issue.Anyway I was curious what people thought the effectiveness of this type of marketing is vs. other types.I'm also curious if there are seasonal differences.

The only thing is I am not sure if tile floors in the living room would be as appealing to renters.

I'll have to come clean-where I invest has a great base of college student renters where you can charge per bedroom.My typical analysis is I want at least 30% cash flow, after all expenses.