A similar order may apply this year, keep your wallets ears openPrevious post https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/247945-typical-eviction-time-frames-for-chicago

Cash-flow positive just means that the property isn't eating a hole in your wallet each month.

@Matt McGuireTough call, but if it isn't positive cash flow it will eat a hole in your wallet over time.

If there was ever a guy who has absolutely no idea about rehabs and fixing houses its me but i had to deal with pesky squirrels and flashed my roof and started with small changes like painting kitchen cabinets to white and painting the hardware and man just that made a difference.I am debt free, no car payment and analyzing deals everyday.

For those interested, https://submetersolutions.com/ has a package of wired or wireless hardware and service.

I acquired the property and complely remodeled ( new floors, new granite, paint, bathrooms, tiled chimney, hardware, doors, sinks and furnishing.)

And my all-time favorite for the kitchen, if the cabinet boxes are good, have them painted (make sure to seal the paint with a good dewaxed shellac or polyurethane) and fit new door and drawer hardware for buck or two apiece. 

I’m ok spending a bit on hardware upfront, but want to avoid a large monthly fee.Thanks!

For example, a quick "back of the napkin" conceptual estimate (WAG) suggests the following:Appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, hood):  $3,500Kitchen sink, disposal and faucet:  $500 (material only)Kitchen hardware:  $200 (material only)Kitchen cabinet restoration:  $3,000Kitchen countertop restoration:  $1,500Plank flooring:  $3.50/SF x 2,000 SF = $7,000 (material only)Electrical rehabilitation (including light fixtures):  $4,000Plumbing rehabilitation (including toilets, faucets & shower):  $3,000Bathroom tile (2 baths):  $5,000  New roof:  $10,000New siding:  $6,000Paint (outside):  $4,000Paint (inside):  $5,000Staging: $1,650TOTAL:  $54,350This estimate does not consider any cost associated with building permits or design professionals. 

Nothing a pet store carried was going to be strong enough, so he got the appropriately sized chains from a hardware store instead.