Would love if anyone else has insights on how to dispute that. 

If you've got to ask a question on an online forum about managing an out of state or out of country renovation, you aren't ready to do this on your own.

That means all cars must be able to maneuver into parking spaces on the lot.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

If the agent can send you comps or sit down to go over them with you then you both can be on the same page.

Hey @Mordechai Chaimovitz - It sounds like you are talking about Chicago's NW side because there are definitely tons of areas in Chicago where a 2 flat can cashflow well.I know for me buying on the nw side was critical to my personal well-being and life happiness. 

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

If you don't get access to the property before closing it can be tricky but if there are recent photos online or you can walk through before and take your own then it is much easier.

Focus on what matters, not on things that have nothing to do with what drives the desired  results.

LOne common strategy is doing a cash-out refinance on one of your rental properties to tap into the equity.