I’m open to either a townhouse or a single-family home, but I’m definitely trying to steer clear of any crazy HOAs that eat into cash flow (you know what I’m talking about!).

Plus, very important to understand the new layout and how the dig down will effect the existing stairs, plumbing, etc.Happy to connect and talk through your specific situation because @Bruce Woodruff mentioned every project is different and know one price fits all espeically with these complex jobs.Where at in Chicago is your building?

And mercifully, building wealth is a more important goal than the cash flow, to be sure.

My question is, because my agent was involved in showing the home and made offers for us while it was listed (6 months ago) should I go through them or it is okay to pursue this as any other off market property without an agent?

If you go this route, be aware that you’ll lose payroll deductions—so you’ll have to track contributions on your own (see IRS Publication 969 for HSA rules).2.If You Own a BusinessIf you’re running an LLC or S-corp, you might be able to fund an HSA through that payroll.

I don't think rent to retirement can vet a deal any better than anyone else or you, they just have a bit of a system. but the new builds in Lehigh acres, Cape Coral, north port, etc are all garbage. septic systems, poor economics, low rent to purchase price ratios, you are banking on appreciation and buying at market. building direct is going to give you a competitive advantage on a 3 unit let's say worth 600,000 you are going to be 120k ahead than if you bought it through them. that's my analysis. if you are super lazy and too busy to make money and have millions to throw around then I'd recommend not thinking much about investing. but you can also invest in funds and be way omre passive than buying a new build from far away. but if you want to add real value then get involved and make it happen. getting wealthy isn't easy. you work hard for your money and there are build to rent developers like us that try to answer and add value to start buiding relationshipsl

If you can rent it for enough to cover the principal, interest, taxes and insurance and still put money in your pocket, plus cash flow on the property you're purchasing, that would be ideal.

Your choice:1) Because of your failure to prove you have obtained renters insurance upon moving in this is your 5-7-9 (how ever many days required in your market) notice to cure the problem or leave the premises at the end of the month. . 2) Because you have failed to provide prof of renters insurance upon move in a policy will be provided for you starting March 1st through insurance company X at a cost of $xxx.xx.

Aloha Jinxiang,  did the plumber walk you through the camera footage? 

They go through a management company, M.