If you have a solid deal in the Finger Lakes (which you have said has high equity growth), keep the bird in the hand. 3.

The GC and the sub ended up sharing in the cost mostly (I think) because it was better than the finger pointing game that had already started, and realistically the attorney's were the only ones about to win...

Crossing my fingers that this would be possible.

@Bridget HustonWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

@Josh LansberryWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

To save my fingers from typing the same thing over and over, I wrote a blog on BP with my tips and tricks.

I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.