Buyer's agency agreements were already required here before, our regulatory agency just went from strongly recommending them be signed right away but not really requiring them until writing a contract to 100% requiring them to be signed prior to showings.

Pricing has changed but J Scott's one of the smartest guys around and is one of the books I always feel comfortable recommending.

making $150 net in month 1 because a spreadsheet said so is fantasy.here's a fantastic thread about 'cash flow' investing from California - i highly recommend it.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...i say all this not to be discouraging but to be realistic - hope it helps

However if someone reads this bigger pockets thread entirely and sees the benefits after seeking their own knowledge through the many books recommended on bigger pockets.

When you say professional quote do you recommend just paying a trusted contractor to do a walkthrough or do you first recommend getting an inspection to figure out what’s fully wrong/needs to get fixed before bringing in a contractor?

Do you recommend any realtors that specialize in Section 8.

Hey John, welcome to Sac BP -- I'm a local broker and property manager, we manage 100+ Airbnb listings and generally recommend investing in Multifamily as opposed to Single-Family.

If it is unclear as to whether you have met the standards of the Illinois Code, it is recommended you speak with an attorney for an explanation of Landlord/Tenant Law.

Any recommendations or suggestions on how to navigate this?

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.