Left the Cohune palm tree in place. 

To find someone, I’d start by reaching out to local rehab centers or recovery organizations as they often know operators who are looking for housing.

Yup City of Alexandria, not to be confused with Alexandria Fairfax County, is pretty much the only place you can STR in the metro are without restrictions.

Death by 1000 cuts.virtually everyone recognizes that placing all eggs in one basket elevates risk.  

Instead, shut off the water to the toilet and place a sign on the door "Art exhibit: Non-functioning bathroom."

I'd like to find places and events to network with experienced flippers in the Chicago area.

After I placed the 5 day notice on her front door, she text me the next and said she would pay the full amount so I told her to go to the bank and deposit it and she did so we are back in business.

If there is a renter in place, you may be able to do a cash out loan without changing who owns it. 

I don't disagree that it is a good tool for someone just starting.Now, should folks be using such tools in the first place?

Right now I rent one of their properties with a couple roommates and I've been looking to buy my own place.