Please put this into "Big Bird" terms for me as I'm a noob, and in the process of reading a few RE books.

Late update here and I do plan on re-introducing myself in another post.  

recently i've partnered with a long time colleague that has the influence to pick up any proect nationwide... realistically it takes 4-6 month to move units but with the shortgage of investors going to take 2wice that...I'm looking to partner with investment groups outside of chicago that are serious about real estate investing and can recognize solid RE investments as I only offer them...

your realtor can link you to title companies, re attorneys, home inspectors, etc.

There is equity in our home but we are in a credit repair state so a re fi won't bring us a better rate at this point.

During the recent RE Bubble, millions of wannabe investors paid ridiculous prices for investment properties they've been watching too many 'flipping' programs on TV).

One however informed me that he would not be re-signing in April.

I have an issue coming up were my parents are selling there investment home of 6 years and want to re-invest in another state.

I have an issue coming up were my parents are selling there investment home of 6 years and want to re-invest in another state.

Secondly, to have an IRA fund a portion and you fund a portion requires a lot of things as an IRA owner may not personally benefit from the IRA investments (prohibited transaction), as such, certain requirements must be followed to do such a thing.Also, there was mention of buying, fixing, then re-selling.