I think that anyone reading this post that's a property owner should use this as a good time to actually have outlined principles in writing of what/how things are done. 

Would like to know/hear from anyone who has bought tax liens from the city of Chicago, IllinoisFrom my research it's a bid down process starting at 18% and IF successful the home owner has 2.5yrs to pay you your principle and interest.

I am considering going the 5/1 ARM route and put the savings from taxes and the lower payment towards the principle of the home.

He is a Christian radio guy who speaks on biblical principles to getting debt free, saving and getting ahead. 

The principles are universal, inventory is local and networking.

To clarify, Going forward, the HELCO interest is NOT deductible after 2018 unless you use the fund to substantially improve your main or second principle home.

One of the investments finally paid out and return the principle with over 10% ROI (more than the projected 10%).

I am not an accountant but my understanding is that when you sell on contract you recognize any gain as the principle is paid down so this spreads things over several years.  

How you will invest your money depends on your objectives.

The first thing you do is anticipate what the max impact is if the interest hits the max, and prepare for that when you buy the property.Since that ship has sailed, one option is to pay down the principle, but that defeats the purpose of cash flow.You say all your loans are commercial, and they have to be for some reason.