I don’t know if they’re breaking the law or you are.

I'm new to real estate investing, and obviously I hear a lot about wholesaling being a good and cheap way to start/break into rei.

You might also find success networking at local real estate meetups or hosting groups where aspiring co-hosts or managers are looking for that first break.

Quote from @Ekaterina Lansky: Hey BiggerPockets flippers,Choosing the right lender is make-or-break for a fix-and-flip deal.

I’m happy to break that down for you and help you identify locations that align with your investment goals — whether that’s cash flow, appreciation, or a balance of both.To give you a real-world example: I just got a client under contract this week on a property in the Denver metro area.

This inspection breaks the findings into 3 categories 1) not normal wear and tear which is fixed and charged to tenant.  2) normal wear and tear that will be fixed and paid for by LL 3) items that are normal wear and tear but will not be addressed at this time.  

I’m Micah — a real estate investor, coach, and proud Chicagoan.I started my investment journey back in 2024, and since then, I’ve:- Built a 7-unit rental portfolio in Chicago (Logan Square & North Lawndale)- Founded the Brick by Brick Blueprint, where I coach first-time investors through buying their first rental- Helped close over $175M in institutional real estate deals through my work in acquisitions at a real estate private equity firmThese days, I spend most of my time helping new investors build confidence, analyze deals, and get to the closing table — especially folks in their 20s and 30s who are juggling full-time jobs and trying to break into the game the right way.If you’re a beginner feeling stuck, I’ve been there.

If you drop the basic info on the property—like the purchase price, expected rent, taxes, insurance, HOA (if any), and your down payment—we can help walk through the monthly costs like mortgage, maintenance, vacancies, and even property management if you plan to outsource that.If you’ve got a deal or two in mind, just share the details and we can break it down together to see if the cash flow and returns make sense.

The trades can make or break a good deal. 

So I had to break it down into 9 sheets.