Hey @Matthew Giblin - I'd have to echo @Shamar Gregg, Chicago offers a great section 8 program through the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). 

Quote from @Katie Camargo: My husband and I put in an offer on a house under our personal names with "or assigns" as part of the contract.

I noticed I had several with Chase, unfortunately they discontinued their HELOC offerings since COVID...

Sorry for the following Contrarian advice, but you're not a 5 year old so:The only reason to buy a personal residence (Home) is because someone is forcing you to.Usually, this person is called your Spouse (which is Latin for someone who forces you to make horrible financial decisions then criticizes you for them endlessly:)perhaps DON'T buy a home, just rent something affordable and invest the 20% or in your case 50% into the stock market (sp500 16.1% yearly return last 15 years, 11% last 50 years, 10% last 125 years)remember, your RENT is your maximum monthly housing expense, but your Mortgage is your minimum or starting monthly housing cost, it always goes up from thereI've, owned 2 personal homes, 100% appreciation in 6years on #1 and in 7 years on #2, (I timed our market perfectly both times), with 20% down and very low mortgage rates, but after honestly calculating all expenses, only made about 5-6% a year "investment wise".

@Josh LemonsThey have a regulation A offering which is open to accredited and non accredited investorsThe great thing is they have to submit their offering circular and have it qualified by SEC as well as submit financial information etc.All this means is the information is readily available and if you do not understand it then I recommend engaging an attorney who can interpret it.

That's how I've done it in the past. i try to offer a base salary with incentives uncapped.

Out-of-state markets like Houston, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Cincinnati offer better cash flow and lower entry costs.

Rental properties offer affordable housing, making them a solid investment.

Make offers on off sale properties. 3.  

SF's market is still very nuanced and strong due to the low inventory and demand here, homes still going above ask with multiple offers.