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.- I would highly suggest you plan on using a property management company.

Best of luck, but again, I suggest hiring a professional. 

I have spoke with engineer yesterday and he also pointed the same suggestions.

Agreed mate,I'm all about taking personal responsibility and I have been swindled many times in a similar fashion like many feel on this thread.It seems like these investors including myself in other instances get negligent and don't read between the lines.Especially after trust and a relationship have been established, we become gullible and don't second guess or question.Maybe it's greed for some but in my instance it wasn't.Just innocent and trusting stupidity (No, I'm never a victim as that is ******** mentality in my book).I had some spare $$$ and wanted to diversify in other assets through folks I considered friends and trustworthy business partners.Didn't even think twice to look things over.Looking back, it all makes sense now but it's easy being a general after the battle heheI only blame myself here...I mentioned in the thread further above that I lost to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars.Again, it is what it is and it's a lesson.Only myself to blame and have always taken the high road in such instances.As much as I'd like to fight for justice and go down the legal path, it just isn't worth the time and emotion.Upwards and onwards.Become better and make more than you have lost.Each to their own and that's just my personal "modus operandi"

I'm looking into 6unit apartments or any other suggestions near Chicago that I'd consider. 

Hi Stephen, I would suggest reading as much as you can and connecting with people in the industry.

I suggest 6 months of expenses to keep in cash.

This is a good way to get underwater real fast.This is an unwise suggestion. 

I’d suggest you look at your local market and see if you can find anyone that way.