Does anyone have a better process or have any constructive criticism for mine?   

We spent about $1500 in December out of our cash flow to finish up some deferred maintenance items found during our initial inspection, so that weighed on our NOI a little bit but shouldn't be an ongoing expenditure. 

During the process, I got layed off from my job as an apprentice electrician in the union.

In the process of sealing a contract with the owner of a duplex (4 bd 2 bath).

Also keep in mind that in Illinois, typically attorneys handle title clearance so they are very involved with the process. 

As a long time local government official responsible for processing and making staff recommendations on this type of zoning variation requests, here are some recommendations that should improve your chances in achieving your desired end goal:1.

In my position a property manager is a must and am very excited to be in the process of hunting down a good deal for my first rental property 

Please explain the process..

I'm not sure what completely goes into the process of retiring a title (I will find out tomorrow) but does it make sense to buy a mobile home that does not have a retired title (through owner financing or cash purchase)?

However the city the house is in, Birmingham, has a lengthy permit process, and the contractor says he has no interest in getting a permit.