Most investors from California that post stuff like this usually end up in the Midwest.

Might be a little bit down the road for me, but that is for sure dream that will come true...One Chicago's best features is the lake, which I'd like more access to.

So feel free to reach out to me with specific questions you may have.

To me, having one mortgage payment for 2 - 4 houses (basically) always seemed interesting and like something that would give me more bang for my buck. 

There are tons of strategies, pick one that excites you and run with it until you have mastered it and then you can decide to pickup another strategy. 

Will the banks allow me to use the money to build a new home?

It's an acreage property near the lake that has a main house (2/1), guest house (3/2), and small studio-layout unit (3 units on same property).

It SEEMS ( I of course don’t KNOW) that the subject of the threat was called out, didn’t want to admit the truth, and when the subject was pursued decided to pick up his marbles and go home in the way of 5 year olds.  

I have 3 accounts per property which helps me leverage APY on savings accounts, prevent funds from being comingled, and easily set up auto payments for things like mortgage payments and utilities. 

Quote from @Mark Miles: Quote from @Erica Dike: Many investors tell me they’ve hired designers who either ignore practical needs (like cleaning) or just critique their space without a strategy.