However, I am running into a consistent issue - currently I am using REIPro's built-in skip tracing software, but it seems a decent amount of the numbers this program pulls are disconnected or are not the right person (I.E.

While this amount of evictions seems higher than normal, even for a rough area, in general low end areas = fewer qualified tenants = more tenant fraud and more consistent evictions.

There are a lot of variables to consider so it's impossible to say if investing in one of those other markets would have been "better".However, I think you could make a stronger case that you have been (or would be) more successful with your real estate investing in Chicago compared to other markets.

It seemed that it was about a $300-400 difference in monthly rent in that market for comparable properties that allowed vs. didn't allow pets. 

I've tried many other personal finance tools and consistently had problems staying connected, so they're the exception.

     * House is a 2699 sq/ft Single Family Residence| 3 beds, 3 bathroom | Built in 1956 | NO HOA     * There is a chance I could pay only interests so I can start saving some cash for the incoming maintenance and annual payment equivalent to the 12 monthly payments (~$5,029.77 per year during the balloon period)The advantages I can identify in this deal for me are:* Lower interest compared with traditional loans* Lower down payment compared with the ones compared for traditional loans* House is technically ready to be rented (waiting for the inspection) * Forecast - 3 yr growth (appreciation) is expected to be 8.1 % (Bigger Pockets)The disadvantages I can identify: * I am still vulnerable to foreclosure if sellers don't make mortgage payments to the bank.* Refinancing issues at the end of the Balloon Payment?

Renting to a tenant with a housing voucher can be a stable option since the government covers a significant portion of the rent, ensuring you’ll get paid consistently for that part.

STR and MTR income can't be used unless you've had it consistently for I believe 2 years.

Plus, Tennessee is a landlord-friendly state, which makes it easier to manage properties compared to more restrictive areas.There’s also a growing community of out-of-state investors looking at Memphis because it offers a great balance of affordability and return on investment.

As others have noted the number of MF properties in the greater Phx area is low compared to many markets and the number for sale is even lower.