If you’re weighing options in Chicago or have an eye on emerging neighborhoods in that city, I can get you in touch with someone who knows their way around the Windy City’s rental regs and local quirks.

Getting into multi family in PHX is a bit of a high barrier to entry and the number of options you'd have are super low. 

New construction is also a solid option because everything’s brand new, and you’re less likely to run into issues with maintenance early on.As for research, I’d focus on the local economy and rental demand.

One option is to give the front house a credit for water based on averages, but I don't know if I would agree to that as a tenant. 

Sounds like seller financing or partnering with someone are your best options.

Investment Info:

Condo buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $595,000

Cash invested: $125,000

Purchased with the intent to lease to the tenant. This tenant intends to purchase the building in th...

If you’re maxed on the first, maybe a heloc up to 90cltv is and option but again.

I have a couple good options for you.

If something like garage door broke (or something very expensive), you have an option to split the payment.

Those could be options you could use as well besides seller financing.