Houses with enough space to park a boat... larger patios with basic outdoor kitchens to clean and cook the days catch.

People are leaving the state due to grossly over taxed counties like as Cook County as well as the states mismanagement.

@Nicholas Cook I would love to connect and talk shop sometime!

@Dylan Eggers - Commerce City has had insane returns the past 5 years (the house values had doubled) but in 2019, it seemed like the Suncor facility was making people sick, so I agree with Craig about avoiding that area. https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/regulators-hit-suncor-energy-oil-refinery-in-commerce-city-with-over-100-air-pollution-violationsThat said, I love Thornton and Westminster.

Using those capital funds for a SFH that you plan to live in and rent out an in law unit to help pay off your mortgage might not be bad idea but I agree that that route might not be the best use of your capital.I have investments in Sacramento and as @Nicholas Cook mentions, the west coast is more of an appreciation game rather than cash flow.

I provide that, plus a place to cook and do laundry in an environment that looks like Hugh Hefner decorated it.

-AND- stuff to cook and eat! 

This discussion is really geared towards Cook County investors, but any advice is welcomed.Cook County recently passed The Just Housing Ordinance.

Joliet is ok, depending on the location within, Will counties taxes are not as bad as cook counties.2) To find a true deal, you will have to look off market.

Daniel,Thank you for your response.I realize that the information I provided is not well organized and so here is a second attempt:Potential property cost: $500kPotential property use: primary residence with 2 apartments and a daycare facility (house hack)Potential property income: $1200 per month total with potential for more from the daycare.