Now we're trying to "stop the bleeding"; then, we'll have to make up a lot of lost ground.In the meantime, we've both got chronic health conditions, so it's not just our ages.  

However, this is where my dilemma lies.

How do you feel about the fiscal health of Illinois?

However, I can recently say I experienced this same dilemma as I was being recruited by a team myself. 

If the tenant goes into a tailspin and can't see their way out of their dilemma, a kind word from the landlord and a presentation of community resources can sometimes help the tenant to recover.

Hi Mike- I live and invest in Madison and have a lot of friends going through a similar dilemma.  

My dilemma is should I put $200k down on 16 - Midwest units which (hypothetically) may return $4000 ($250 x 16 - which is reasonable using 50% rule and real returns from users on BP) monthly cash flow immediately and hopefully continues to perform. 

Any health and safety issues?

I am looking for feedback from those who have faced similar dilemmas

According to http://settlement.org/ontario (well, I live in Ontario), here are your responsibilities (I summarized them) if you are or wish to be a landlord:§Keeping the home in good repair: You must repair and maintain the home, and obey provincial and city health, safety and maintenance standards.