Account Closed Thats a pretty old article from over a year ago. 

The article includes heat maps and other statistics related to rent/sqft ratios in different rental markets throughout the country.  

I've read a few articles describing the benefit of using a 3rd party like "cozy.com" to collect rents from tenants...one benefit being my routing and account number aren't given to tenants for direct deposit which can evidently lead to issues down the road...however, the main benefit being that a tenant can stall an eviction by direct depositing a portion of the rent owed into my account, thereby, nullifying the eviction process and having to start over since I "accepted" partial payment. 

I've read a number of articles on the bidding process but I still have some questions as to procedures.

The article highlights that 29% of Seattle’s pet friendly apartments allow small dogs, with only 2% allowing large dogs.

I'm going to assume that the developer legally established an HOA and recorded articles of incorporation, governing documents (CC&Rs) etc.

I've been reading articles and books for the past few weeks and I have to admit I'm a little afraid and I keep feeling like I need a spreadsheet of every little detail/step that goes into flipping a house.

Here is an article on it http://www.domu.com/blog/the-chicago-association-of-realtors-advises-chicago-landlords-not-to-take-security-deposits

Been learning a tremendous amount by reading the articles, listening to podcasts, and reading answers to questions that people post.

There are plenty of articles on rental supply & demand in Chicago.