. - We don't have a "Rep" at MSI Chicago because they are so big and just do everything online - at least from our experience.  

As of now, my general plan is to find a local realtor online who is experienced with real estate investing (and has investment properties of their own) to help me find a good local deal (goal is 20-25% return on ARV), get a hard money loan, aiming to rehab/repair/extend the property with my father (both have construction experience) within 4-5 months, and as for the loan exit strategy either sell or rent (depending on the deal). 

It takes 30-45 days, can be done online and needs to be renewed annually.

-based, Associate Digital Bookkeeper certified, QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor certified, & Bookkeeping for Real Estate Investors certified.

Downside would be restrictions of use due to HOA. 

QuickBooks Online has four different levels:QuickBooks Online offers four plans—Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced.

What strategies can I implement to maximize rental income from my first property, which I intended to convert into two units ( Unit 1:Main house, Unit 2: Basement sun room) but cannot due to zoning restrictions? 

The problem is that they searched for liens and judgments but didn't really do a full title search for things like restrictions (e.g.

Good opportunities, early stage opportunities, may not have the best online presence, but be otherwise legitimate.Also IRR is a vanity metric, it's the wrong measurement.

Go for a local manager, not an online, discount company like Evolve or Vacasa.Try to interview several managers.