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.
Read Guide →Understanding ARV & Comps
Discover how to estimate After Repair Value and pull solid comps from public data.
Read Guide →Estimating Repair Costs
Use simple rules of thumb to estimate light, medium, and heavy rehab budgets.
Read Guide →What Happens After You Win
Understand possession, recording, evictions, and cash needed after winning the bid.
Read Guide →Flip vs Rent Strategy
Compare key financial and lifestyle factors to decide your ideal exit strategy.
Read Guide →Title, Liens & Hidden Risks
Learn how to avoid costly title issues, tax liens, and legal surprises.
Read Guide →Holding Costs Explained
Understand the hidden monthly costs that can eat into your profit — and how to calculate them accurately.
Read Guide →Common Investor Mistakes
Learn the most frequent pitfalls and how to avoid them when investing in foreclosure properties.
Read Guide →How to Use the Deal Analyzer Wizard
Learn how to break down flip or rental deals in minutes with this powerful tool.
Read Guide →How to Pull Tax & Title Info
Learn how to search public records, liens, and court files before bidding on a foreclosure.
Members Only →How to Value a Property Without Interior Access
Can't get inside? Use public records, comps, and strategy to stay safe and smart.
Read Guide →What to Bring on Auction Day
A simple checklist to prepare — and why most investors let us handle it for them.
Read Guide →How to Analyze a Foreclosure Deal
Break down ARV, rehab, and max bid in minutes using our tool suite.
Read Guide →Basic Accounting for Investors
Track income, expenses, and profits for flips, rentals, wholesaling & more.
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