Hello Robert,I enjoyed reading your post. 

I saw the post and I’m on fence.

I am certain, I have many more questions and things I should consider and look forward to reading many of the informative posts on the website and look forward to hearing your advice, thoughts and/or questions.Thanks!

Robin Carriger is the organizer and they usually post notifications here on BP.I've posted other lists here several times and can do so again if you need it and can't find in the search function. 

Someone posted this video link in another thread...pretty good at explaining...Youtube Hard Money Lender

The reason is that one wants to be able to properly avail themselves to the laws and protection of the corresponding state where the property lies.

I get the desire to own outside of Chicago proper, but instead of going to another state altogether, why not invest in one of the burbs?

There's literally no advertising in the post at all, it's simply a news update on changes to UW guidelines...

as explained by a real estate agent in this post, it seems to be a  standard practice in ohio.I have texted my mortgage broker, he is surprise that seller can hold on my EMD, he always thought EMD goes back to buyer if property does not appraise,My mortgage broker is saying he is working with my real estate agent to having the seller sign release form.My real estate agent gave me one call yesterday gave me a heads up the seller is being difficult using all kind of excuse such as inspection seems nothing to do with financing situation, he is trying his best to get my money back, he has not shared any comment from their broker.Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Jinglei Shen: I was in a contract for a duplex, the appraisal come back materially lower than asking price, 14% cheaper, the seller made my agent to challenge the appraisal by submitting a set of comps at and beyond asking price in the same area, we ask my lender to revalue, the revaluation result came back, same price as initial appraisal.

(Interesting that I just came across this old post for the first time.)I’ve used Jerry Feeney’s e1031xchange multiple times.