Big banks mainly only deal with r.e. agents regarding REOs / OREOs. 

I am ready to pull the trigger but am unsure of the steps needed to be taken as well as how to find the right deals.Sorry this wasn't really a question, rather an introduction but I am mainly looking for local people in my area with the same interests and who are willing to network!

As for the mortgage costs, the main assumption was paying cash (see my answer to Kevin above).

The area is my main concern.

Hello BP,This post is mainly for my fellow Chicago investors. 

Painted the main unit.

The main reason why investors prefer real estate syndication is access and time to deal flow.

Option 2 is a higher/better price but has the closing pushed out 5-6 months until the ground has already thawed.If you're confident about your numbers then I think those are the two main choices.

An example would be if you hear about a new sales technique from someone on a podcast but they're main clientele consists of higher class white collar individuals while you're trying to sell to lower class, blue collar individuals.

My first property is going to be a STR in Scottsdale (I’m negotiating on two townhomes right now that will cash flow a bit for me - main goal is to get a STR that will cover all expenses + some, so I have my first retirement home early on!)