Personally ilI suggest that you serve the notice to pay or vacate yourself, but call in legal support for the eviction.

@Nhi L.

I am still grateful for the lessons that this one taught me, and will serve me well in all my future endeavors..

@Nicholas L.

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and would ideally like to invest in IL since my family is still there and can serve as a home base for whenever I need to be in the area, but with IL property taxes being as high as they are I'm also scoping other markets in nearby states.Does anyone have any general advice for buying / investing long distance?

Quote from @Nicholas L.: I don't know that all of us do know that rates are dropping for 2024. 

I served a notice of non-renewal to my tenant with the lease ending in June.

20k is not viable anywhere near here because the 20k needs to serve as your reserves. 15k at a minimum which would leave you only 5k for a downpayment.

Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Jenat Higaa true 'private' lender is someone you know - your dentist, your uncle, someone you work with, someone in a business mastermind with you.so if you need to 'vet' a private lender... they're not a private lender. 

I am still grateful for the lessons that this one taught me, and will serve me well in all my future endeavors..