If they are changing jobs, they need the new job first and you need to paychecks or offer letter with salary or maybe even the first two paychecks at the new job, depending on their level and income.Ask them about deposit and rent. 

Depending where your rental is in Chicago, you should also be flexible with your requirements.

Otherwise, you can never attain financial freedom because rents will not outpace inflation.How long your rental income lasts depends on job growth in the investment city.Non-government jobs are inherently temporary.

The design aspect is fun too—you can get really creative with how you furnish spaces depending on your tenants' preferences.That said, it’s definitely more on the lighthearted and quirky side, so don’t expect hardcore realism.

He has paid dependably, but last night he read my message and has not responded to the renewal.

In a market like KC your $300,000 would get you a $1.2mm purcahse which would be 10-15 units depending on the class and location (could be a bit more or a bit less).

It depends so much on the type of Reno you do.  

@Eric Miller Choosing between one $600k property at 70% LTV and four $300k properties at 95% LTV depends on your goals, risk tolerance, and management capacity.

I can suggest some other areas as well depending on where you guys are looking. 

Not a silly question at all but the answer depends on a few factors.