The transition was surprisingly easy, but I had sat through a few Baselane demos and had tried some other platforms as well so I was pretty certain it would work for me before I made the change.

I also like how I know these properties much better than our properties that I’ve never lived in, making them easier for me to maintain, and while we’re living there I can “tenant-proof” them. 

This is exactly what I did and it worked out very well for me. 

You probably want to form a general partnership or limited partnership.

I'm fairly confident from reading online we don't qualify for an exemption, but I'm trying to assess actual closing costs to trying and reduce them All details:Bought the house 2.5 years ago for $980K (left on mortgage $753K), we have a clause for an assumable mortgage for me to take over (I can keep same rate).

I need a primary home for me and my child and dogs.

Here is an update : https://chicagorealtor.com/advocacy/advocacy-resources/northwest-housing-preservation-ordinance-issue-summary/The DOH has posted the forms required to be in compliance with the ordinance which means any properties not under contract by 11/9 will need to be pulled off the market and 30-60 days notice must be provided before listing.  

The process is getting allthe information together like the 1003, credit authorization form, bank statements, income statements etc. they will underwrite the file and confirm the borrowers ability to repay.What state is this in?

But the property as a whole was in much worse condition than expected, so I don't think the numbers would work out for me.

For me - the ability to keep a pet has been make or break for me as to whether I am going to rent a home or not.