Time to value equated to an hourly wage of $332 per hour.

I think, in general, unless you're an extremely high W2 earner just looking to get into real estate for tax purposes, buying for cash flow gives you the durability to weather market fluctuations as you're never in a position where your back is against the wall and you need to sell... unless you have debt coming due.Now, that being said, if the true cash flow, after allocating for all expenses, vacancy, maintenance, capex, etc. is in the black, then I think taking a 5% CoC return in an appreciating market isn't a bad move, especially if there is a component of value-add. 

MAYBE you could get the court to garnish wages, but that's highly unlikely. 

Every quarter we get the QCEW (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages).

Is a very cash intensive play but for big earners this is a good investment because with the investment into their properties they are reducing their taxes.

Many of the tax planning service companies referenced herein want charge $5000-7000 for tax planning services which seems exorbitant for someone like me who is a single W2 earner with a pretty simple tax return.

Jobs and wages are regional as is the cost of housing . 

Annual adjustments: These income thresholds and premium amounts are adjusted annually.It's important to note that various types of income can affect your MAGI, including wages, Social Security benefits, pension payments, and even tax-exempt interest from municipal bonds.

You've got the age old dilemma that high w2 income earners in our area have. 

Anyone familiar with IL to know if it’s worth trying to garnish wages, etc?