Quote from @Drew Sygit:My apologies w/my earlier post (below), I was on my phone and not laptop so it wasn't tagging.I will if I may add some additional thoughts...1) The appraisals I've seen in these markets are no where near Zillow estimates. 

Based on your post, it's probably best for you to simply not invest in Cook County for your own peace of mind.Sure, any tenant could stop paying rent and that risk is never zero.

Thanks for the care and detail you put into your posts on self storage.

I'm looking at Duluth MN because of a video posted on BP, but I recognize this is an opportunity most would dream of, because it's one I've often dreamed ofWell now it's in my lap, and the pressure is on.Hit me with your scenarios, what would you buy?

She went through a couple brain surgeries and major post issues.

I’ve been meaning to write a blog post on how to do it - I’ll eventually get around to doing it.

I’m taking notes from this post and want to make sure my lease covers all these suggestions. 

Send a Lease Violation Notice immediately - by mail with proof of delivery required (cheap date through post office) and or affix the notice in a envelope with his name on it on the door of the unit. 

BP forum messed up my post. was going to say this: I use eggshell for all of my own properties.

An example would be no custom showers like the one in this post and using tub/ shower inserts instead.