Please feel free to reach out to me and my team if you would like to come up with a game plan and build your buy box. 

Aside from downpayment, you want to have a solid emergency fund in place, something that can cover unexpected repairs, vacancies, or any other random costs that pop up.I’d also recommend saving more than you think you'll need and keeping a close eye on your expenses.

Quote from @Courtney Dettlinger: Your equity is not a savings account from which you can withdraw for free.

They usually give you the first 30 minutes for free so you can explain your case and ask questions.

No free weeks, no reduced deposit, etc.

House hacking in Chicago can be a game-changer—letting you live for free (or close to it) while building wealth through real estate.

I prefer markets that experience mild winters to eliminate the added costs brutal winters can bring. 

Is there any good rules of thumb to estimating the cost of a boiler?

I’m sure you won’t be verbally assaulted about how greedy you are Basically they were gifted $60-$120k tax free. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.