I predict Albany Park turns into the next Lincoln Square and gets even pricier.

Even better if you can work for a property manager or real estate compnay. 

Any MF of the quality and size (50 up) I would have been interested in would have been cash flow negative for the next 5 years or so, even with 30% down.

Even if they had renters insurance, it comes with a $500 - $1,000 deductible just like your insurance.

I know the 2 str units would represent a nuance to most banks but I've seen a few programs that are okay with it even on 5 + MF.  

So you could theoretically get into a house and end up leaving very little money into it in addition to having created tens of thousands of dollars or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in equity. 

Even if you’re not ready to buy yet, practicing this skill will help you recognize a great deal when the time comes.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more—I’m happy to share what I know or help you connect with others in the field.

So the places we all encounter that don't even have a wheelchair ramp at the entrance (at the appropriate incline, etc), even though it would be relatively easy to put in, aren't compliant (envision a storefront set back 10 feet from the sidewalk).

Hahaha I'd bet anyone under 40 doesn't even know what that is :D OK.

They view each loan individually and have been lending to me even though I only work my W-2 on a limited part time basis.