Amazing how many investors, who are supposed to be business people, not just normal consumers, fall for sales pitches that lack substance once you dig deeper.

I appreciate your support and will definitely keep you in mind as I move forward. 

It's puzzling that this market appears to support only a single dominant player. 

Frankly I considered cancelling within my first 3 months, but from my own frustration I realized it was to my own fault and not due to lack of customer support.

But the question is whether one can actually achieve the proforma cash flow on older properties with a less economically stable tenant base.Based on your picture, you appears fairly young.My advice is buy properties in quality locations think long term 10 to 15 years - slowly and safely build your portfolio - equity and cash flow will increase over time and in 10 to 15 years you may become financially free.People talk cash flow is king but one can NOT generate financial freedom cash flow with $250,000 or $500,000 invested (equity).Even at a 10% cash on cash return, one needs $1.2M invested to generate $120K a year $10K a month.You want property to be self supporting so it needs to cash flow but once that is reached the focus in my opinion should equity growth which increases net worth.

I own a property management company so it is easy to support this role.

Determine what you need to make to support your lifestyle that you want. 

Like Chris, I'm not brave enough to buy a consumer loan in Chicago.

The cash flow from this property ($1,300 profit after expenses) can also help support your ability to qualify for a refinance.HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit): Another option to access equity is through a HELOC.

Would love to repeat this (appreciation has been great) but with rates it doesn't currently support the prices/weekly rents What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?