For investment property, I would say commonly you are going to have 80% to 75% LTV. 

@Michelle Nevarez, the most common way people get started is through house hacking.You could use your VA loan to buy a property for yourself to live in.  

You’ll probably end up having to pay any buyer’s agent a commission so you’re really trying to save 1-2% max on your seller’s agent before you pay for advertising, professional photos, doing the open houses and showings and paying to be on the MLS.

I hear that the same can be said for phone calls - and after a brief surge in text response that too is starting to be ignored.So, while a continuous campaign funded at a fairly large level (top wholesalers spend $15,000 + monthly on marketing), the trend is that people DON’T want their personal space and sanctums violated by advertising.  

Is this common in the Chicago market or markets with high property tax? 

I’m about to close on a residential property and want to ensure everything goes smoothly. I’ve reviewed my Closing Disclosure and gathered all necessary documents, but I’d love to hear from those who have been through...

What are the common issues found during home inspections in this area?

We get about half of our properties from other companies that are tenant occupied so this is very common in my market. 

Its common place and I just dont have the time to combat the bad reviews or expend the energy.

It's false advertising.