We have artificially inflated prices, in most of the areas with cash sales to out-of-state folks, or local cash buyers( who just don't know any better).

Also, and probably most importantly, the market - everywhere - is STILL highly artificially propped up by interest rates.

Be as intelligent about it as you can.The only thing I would say is that it sounds to me you're using some pretty strong words about how you feel, and I'm concerned you maybe need to see somebody and talk this out.

I am not trying insulting your intelligence, but an attorney is going to know exactly what to do, and 9/10 is going to take care of everything for you while explaining to you what needs to be done.

Have you considered updating the lights, changing out equipment, and using intelligent energy management?

The Intelligent InvestorI'll have to knock out some of the titles in the huffington post to see if they make my cut here.

The problem stems from that fact that Chicago has kept its property taxes artificially low for almost 40 years by skipping pension payments. 

It is also foolish to attempt to encumber (protect) your primary residence through the use of an artificial HELOC for equity-stripping.  

Means premium rents for the unit sizes.Facts & AssumptionsOwner did major renovation approximately 5-8 years ago including roof, heating systems, water tanks, windows, and central air. 1BR units Heat is not separate, but has new energy efficient gas heater.No Comps are availableIn my opinion it is priced too high as if it was priced correctly, it would have sold, will attempt to push price down as I doubt it will appraiseI believe the maintenance amount provided is artificially high due to inclement winter weather, we had record snow this year.

Growing up in a family with very little income, struggling out of poverty, it dawned upon me to read up on financial matters to avoid wasting my parents' amazing groundwork these past 20 years.I have been reading up on investing in concept and namely intrigued by the Intelligent Investor, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and I was lucky enough to stumble upon BP.After reading a bit into the vast amount of information available on the website, I believe my niche, as far as I am aware, is going to be in multifamily homes to start.