Wife worked at the time so that helped on first home. 

Quote from @John Mason: @Abigail Katherine Grier Welcome  to BP where you will find great investors and advice usually:)There are groups likehttps://www.meetup.com/impacttyler/Hope that helps Thanks so much! 

Networking with local investors, joining Chicago real estate meetups, and connecting with experienced agents can help you find the right deals.Good luck!

The website isn’t very helpful.

As an agent who has successfully helped over 25 house hack buyers in the last in 4 years, and have sold over 500 properties in my career, what you are looking for, in the price range listed simply doesn't exist. 

I'd love to hear more to about how we may be able to work together and help our clients maximize their investments.  

I was just quoted 8% on my heloc, if that helps you at all with getting an idea on interest rates.  

An out of state turnkey option would be easy to do in parallel with this since a true turnkey option should not take much, if any effort other than selecting the right team in a market that can help you reach your goals. 

That pragmatism will help you mitigate risks as you understand the different components of managing rentals   

Hope this helps.