In Chicago, there are quite a few buildings with illegal garden units, and I thought it might be possible to live in one of those while I'm trying to make it legal with the city but would that be against FHA guidelines or conventional loan requirements?

You could put the garden hose in and see if it drains nicely.

This property was rehabbed in 2018/2019 with renter grade finishes (laminate counters, new flooring, etc)Property #2 - 1 bed/1 bath garden unit rented for $990; 3 bed/1 bath unit rented for $1515 (about 1100 sf).

Hi,Just 2 stories (garden level and 1 unit above)  probably looking to finance around 150k. 

Looking in the Tower District and Fig Garden areas for absentee Landlords who are ready to sell. 

Winter Garden, where I live is becoming very expensive but those other areas IMO the timing is right, as in right now!  

Maybe they are okay to be watched while they work in the garden but don't have the leadership, knowledge, math, connections, skills...

Not one to revive old threads but if you still need advice, I would go with a Potsdam toilet garden. 

No missing shingles but it's worn with moss on it.

We are active in Waveland, Bay St Louis, Pass Christian, Long Beach, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Pascagoula, and Moss Point (and possibly other water front towns near these locations).As I'm sure most are, I would be interested in speaking with other investors in the area, and would even possibly be open to the idea of partnering for a property or two with the right individual/team.