Ideally, no more than 5% over median and no lower than 15% under median.

I would hesitate to say 1-2 years to rotate out but closer to 5 years, and ideally I'd try to get the downpayment higher to at least 10%.I understand your areas though-- they're expensive.

Because now we eliminated the foot-print of autos.

This option is ideal for penalty-free investment but comes with added complexity and strict IRS rules.Alternatively, a 60-Day Rollover allows you to withdraw funds and redeposit them into an IRA within 60 days to avoid penalties, though it carries the risk of missing the deadline.

I have 100k cash savings and ideally would like to keep the investment properties.

Hi Nirek - I deal with a lot of clients in your similar situation.

Ideally, my dream is to have a condo in my favorite neighborhood of Chicago (Lake View).I'm 24 years old.

Ideally was thinking a duplex, triplex, or quadplex to get started and use an FHA loan but I also have a private lender that can possibly help with up to $200k worth of a down payment.

two things I have learned.  1,200 is a sweet spot for demand, and if you do have a large unit of 2,500 get a couple of them zoned for auto. 

Ideally not too much of both.The best way to learn what makes a good deal is to just keep analyzing.