Quote from @Danny Gonzalez: @Paul CijunelisSo I’m not in the IL market, but I’ve owned a PM company for 5+ years, and here are some lessons I wish I’d known when starting out:1.Hire a VA Early: If you haven’t already, bringing on a Virtual Assistant is a game changer.

With that said can anyone suggest reputable lenders that are able to assist me with a debt consolidation loan of ~25K?  

Would really appreciate the assist!

ya, offering assistance.   

If your potential renter is not clean and can't maintain the common areas well they are not a good fit for co-living.

And don't underestimate the power of a strong first impression – a well-maintained exterior with a fresh paint job is key.Just remember, even with the best upgrades, color choices matter.

Is there a report that says lower priced homes are more likely to have a seller assistance?

I'm also here to give my knowledge to others from my experience as a landlord and maintaining and improving homes.Thanks a lot and Happy Holidays!

Down payment on FHA is 3.5% so you’re not wrong there and safe to assume another 2-4% for closing costs BUT you can negotiate seller assist to cover bulk of the fees if not all.

In any event, I would be glad to assist in any way I can as I have been through what you are likely about to go through.