Its always been about 3 months for me, I am sure others can do it faster.

Keep in mind that what an HVAC unit breaks it costs the same regardless if your tenants pay $685 a month or $1,200 a month, but the higher the rental income the faster you'll recapture CapEx expenses.  

The DA will prosecute faster than a politician goes after campaign contributions. 

The Chicago area is a pretty high point of entry plus the problem of people leaving the state faster than any other in the country due to governmental issues. 

Also, if you have just one problem, such as a lien, you can do the much easier and faster suit to remove a cloud on title, which is a different lawsuit from the QT lawsuit.

In other words what strategy would you use to turn that 100k into more profit faster ? 

@Chris Roche properties values in Nashville have increased faster than rental rates. 

@April Robbins, in theory you can grow your portfolio 4X faster.

Which then in turn will allow me to invest in buying properties faster.

They're a little more expensive than a standard lock, but way cheaper and faster than a locksmith.Note that these are not electronic locks (although they do offer electronic versions).