Investor Academy

Step-by-step education and guides to help you master foreclosure investing in Illinois.

How Sheriff Sales Work

Learn the timeline, process, and rules of bidding at Illinois sheriff sales.

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Understanding ARV & Comps

Discover how to estimate After Repair Value and pull solid comps from public data.

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Estimating Repair Costs

Use simple rules of thumb to estimate light, medium, and heavy rehab budgets.

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What Happens After You Win

Understand possession, recording, evictions, and cash needed after winning the bid.

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Flip vs Rent Strategy

Compare key financial and lifestyle factors to decide your ideal exit strategy.

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Title, Liens & Hidden Risks

Learn how to avoid costly title issues, tax liens, and legal surprises.

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Holding Costs Explained

Understand the hidden monthly costs that can eat into your profit — and how to calculate them accurately.

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Common Investor Mistakes

Learn the most frequent pitfalls and how to avoid them when investing in foreclosure properties.

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How to Use the Deal Analyzer Wizard

Learn how to break down flip or rental deals in minutes with this powerful tool.

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How to Pull Tax & Title Info

Learn how to search public records, liens, and court files before bidding on a foreclosure.

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How to Value a Property Without Interior Access

Can't get inside? Use public records, comps, and strategy to stay safe and smart.

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What to Bring on Auction Day

A simple checklist to prepare — and why most investors let us handle it for them.

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How to Analyze a Foreclosure Deal

Break down ARV, rehab, and max bid in minutes using our tool suite.

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Basic Accounting for Investors

Track income, expenses, and profits for flips, rentals, wholesaling & more.

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